Maryland softball secured a commanding 6-0 victory over Howard, highlighted by Zayda Rocke's explosive first-inning grand slam. Aubrey Wurst led the Terps on the mound, throwing a two-hit shutout as Maryland improved to 15-26 this season and extended its perfect record to 11-0 against Howard. In addition to Rocke's grand slam, the Terps showcased a strong offensive performance with multi-hit contributions from Bailey Murphy and Caitlyn Cornwell.

By the Numbers
  • Wurst pitched 7.0 innings, recording 5 strikeouts and allowing 2 hits with 0 runs.
  • Maryland achieved 8 hits in the game, with both Rocke and McGowan hitting their ninth home runs of the season.
State of Play
  • Maryland improved to 9-8 at home this season, maintaining a strong performance in nonconference play.
  • Wurst's performance marked her second complete-game shutout of her career.
What's Next

Maryland is set to face Illinois in their final home series starting April 17, with the first pitch scheduled for 6 PM.

Bottom Line

With solid pitching and a potent offense, Maryland is positioning itself well as it heads into the final stretch of the season, aiming to maintain momentum against conference opponents.