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No. 11 Maryland soccer secures 2-0 victory over Penn State

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 5:19 AM

Last updated Nov 5, 2026

No. 11 Maryland soccer secures 2-0 victory over Penn State
Summary

No. 11 Maryland men’s soccer defeated Penn State 2-0 on November 4, 2026, at Ludwig Field, ending its regular season. Maryland needed the win to ensure a spot in the upcoming Big Ten tournament, having struggled against Penn State in previous matchups. Albi Ndrenika scored the opening goal in the seventh minute, followed by a header from Dominic Ayella in the 57th minute that doubled the lead. Despite a red card for Ljubomir Popovic in the 74th minute, Maryland held off a late push from Penn State, securing its first victory over the Nittany Lions since 2018.

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  • •Maryland finishes regular season at 5-4-1 in Big Ten.
  • •The Terps recorded 18 shots, with nine on target.
  • •This marks Maryland's first win over Penn State since 2018.
  • •Ljubo Popovic's red card may impact future matches.
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  • 5:19 AMYahoo Sports — No. 11 Maryland men’s soccer claims crucial 2-0 victory over Penn State to end the regular season
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The Terps’ final regular season win ups their record to 5-4-1 (Big Ten) to seal a spot in the upcoming tournament.

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