Penn State transfer Jolie Farmer made her presence known in Maryland women’s soccer’s season opener against Fordham Sunday when she scored the game’s only goal.
On Thursday, the redshirt sophomore doubled her impact, scoring twice and leading the way for Maryland to take down Fairleigh Dickinson, 2-1.
Her goal scoring started early as she scored her second goal of the season less than two minutes into the match.
Maryland made its presence known quickly Thursday night in College Park as the offense erupted
quickly against Fairleigh Dickinson.
The lone goal scorer in the Terps’ 1-0 win vs Fordham on Sunday kept up her offensive momentum — Farmer scored her second goal of the season less than two minutes into the match against FDU.
Maryland maintained possession for the majority of the first half, giving FDU few chances in their own offensive zone.
Farmer was a threat throughout the contest, putting two shots on goal in the first half and generating multiple offensive opportunities for her fellow forwards.
This continued in the second half, as she capitalized on a frenzy around the net and knocked in her second goal of the game and third of the season in the 66th minute.
Farmer, who had yet to score a goal in her collegiate career prior to 2026, now has all three Maryland goals on the season through two games.
Mckinley Heaven also made her presence felt with two powerful shots. While both were strong kicks, they soared over the crossbar to relieve FDU goalkeeper Rosemarie Leblanc.
The Terps led in the possession battle through the first 45 minutes as the Knights didn’t record a single shot on goal.
This advantage in possession was thanks to a strong and aggressive showing from Maryland’s defense, highlighted by midfielder Emily Lenhard, who drew an unsporting yellow card 42 minutes into the first half.
As the second half opened, FDU came out aggressive and got their first shot on goal. However, the chance was met easily by Meredith Fisher, who was subbed out 15 minutes into the second half for Faith Luckey.
Luckey, who started all 18 games in 2025, made one save and allowed one goal in 29 minutes of action.
FDU’s lone goal came from freshman Amina Brown, who scored her first goal of the season in the 72nd minute of the game.
Fairleigh Dickinson ended the game with a total of three shots on goal, yet it could not compete with the 15 that came from Maryland’s offensive successes.
Farmer, whose two goals secured the victory for the Terps, ended the game with six shots on goal after playing all but nine minutes of the match.
Both of her goals came unassisted, exemplifying her individual offensive dominance throughout the game.
After a key assist against Fordham on Sunday, Lilly Bane continued to establish her presence with three shots on goal that forced Leblanc to stand on her head on multiple occasions.
Three things to know
1. On the road. Maryland takes their first road trip of the season as they head to Blacksburg, Virginia Sunday to take on an unbeaten Virginia Tech squad.
2. Painting the frame. Thursday’s 18 shots on goal are the most the Terps have tallied in their last 17 games dating back to last season.
3. Hot start. Farmer is the first Terp since 2013 to score the team’s first three goals of the season as she continues to prove herself as a valuable addition for head coach Michael Marchiano.
