Jolie Farmer absolutely erupted for Maryland women’s soccer on Thursday, netting two goals and leading the squad to a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Fairleigh Dickinson. This wasn’t just a win, it was a statement game, especially from a player who came into the 2026 season with a blank sheet on her collegiate scoring record.
Farmer Is Red Hot and Just Won’t Stop
Remember Sunday’s season opener against Fordham? Farmer, a Penn State transfer and redshirt sophomore, was the lone goal-scorer in that 1-0 win. Well, she doubled down on Thursday, proving that wasn’t a fluke. Her second goal of the season came less than two minutes into the Fairleigh Dickinson match, setting the tone for a quick offensive burst from the Terps. Maryland just came out swinging in College Park, taking control right away. Farmer was a menace all first half, putting two shots on goal and cooking up multiple opportunities for her teammates.
And she kept that fire burning! In the 66th minute, she capitalized on a scramble in front of the net, knocking in her second goal of the game and third of the season. Let that sink in for a second: Farmer had *zero* collegiate goals before this year, and now she’s scored *all three* of Maryland’s goals through just two games. That’s insane. Mckinley Heaven also tried to get in on the action with two powerful shots, but they sailed just high, letting FDU goalie Rosemarie Leblanc off the hook.
Terps Defense Locked It Down, Mostly
Maryland owned the possession battle, especially in the first 45 minutes, suffocating FDU and not allowing a single shot on goal. This dominant control stemmed from an aggressive defense, with midfielder Emily Lenhard even drawing an unsporting yellow card 42 minutes into the half. That’s intensity! The second half saw FDU try to turn up the heat, getting their first shot on goal, but Meredith Fisher, who was in net, handled it easily before being subbed out 15 minutes in. Faith Luckey came in, made one save, and allowed one goal in her 29 minutes of action. FDU’s freshman Amina Brown finally broke through in the 72nd minute, scoring her first goal of the season, but it was too little, too late.
The Knights finished with only three shots on goal, a stark contrast to Maryland’s offensive onslaught that saw them fire off 15. Farmer, who played all but nine minutes, ended the night with six shots on goal. Her two goals were unassisted, highlighting her individual brilliance. And let’s not forget Lilly Bane, who followed up her key assist on Sunday by rattling off three shots on goal against FDU, forcing Leblanc to make some acrobatic saves.
What’s next for the Terps? They hit the road for their first away game this Sunday. They’re heading to Blacksburg, Virginia, to face off against an unbeaten Virginia Tech squad. Maryland put up 18 shots on goal on Thursday, their most of the season, and they’ll need that same offensive punch against another tough opponent. Can Farmer keep this ridiculous scoring streak alive? We’ll be watching!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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