ROSEMONT, Ill. – No. 2-ranked Maryland secured a share of the 2026 Big Ten Field Hockey Championship with a 5-1 win over No. 9 Iowa Friday in College Park, Md.
 
Maryland’s win, coupled with a loss by Northwestern, resulted in the seventh Big Ten Championship for the Terrapins. Head Coach Missy Meharg’s squad finished undefeated at home (10-0) and posted six wins against ranked opponents this season.
 
Maryland (16-1, 7-1 Big Ten) will be the No. 2 seed for the Big Ten Tournament Presented by Allstate, to be held Nov. 4-8 in Columbus, Ohio.