Maryland field hockey’s youth, experience defined its 2023 and could benefit its future

Holliday Woodard


Maryland field hockey huddles during their 4-1 win over Iowa on Oct. 20, 2023. (Jordan Budney/The Diamondback)

Throughout Maryland field hockey’s 2023 season, the unique relationships between the Terps’ freshmen and fifth-year seniors were apparent on the field. Maryland trusted its oldest and youngest players over the course of the year, many of whom had their first or last chances to prove themselves.