WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue hosts their Big Ten home opener against No. 11 Iowa at Folk Field this Thursday, September 18, at 7:00 p.m. Est before traveling to take on the Maryland Terrapins Sunday, September 21, at 12:00 p.m. Est.
SCOUTING THE OPPONENTS
The Iowa Hawkeyes are currently 5-1-2 on the season while falling to Texas Christian University and drawing games with Loyola Chicago and Northwestern. They defeated the #6 Arkansas Razorbacks along with Western Michigan, Saint Louis, Iowa State, and Missouri State. The Hawkeyes are ranked No. 11 in the NCAA and United Soccer Coaches poll, while TopDrawerSoccer giving them the No.14 spot.
The Maryland Terrapins are 4-4 on the season defeating Lehigh, Saint Francis, UMBC, and the Navy while falling to Old Dominion, Florida, James Madison, and Penn State. The Terrapins are led by Kelsey Smith, who has three goals on the season, as well as two assists. Before taking on the Boilers, they will host the Indiana Hoosiers on September 18.
SERIES HISTORY
The Hawkeyes lead the series history over Purdue 11-8 while also drawing 5 games. Their first matchup in 1999 resulted in a Hawkeye win, 6-3. In their most recent matchup in 2023, the Boilers lost 4-0 and they did not face one another during the 2024 season. This will make for the 24th matchup of the two teams.
The Boilers lead the series history over Maryland 4-3-1 while only drawing in one match. The two teams first played in 2014 with a Purdue loss 2-1. Almost ten years later, during the most recent matchup in 2023, they finished in a scoreless draw. This will be the eighth overall meeting between the two teams.
PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE
International Students Day (9/18): Celebrate International Students Day with Purdue Soccer! There will be a schedule poster giveaway.
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