Maryland softball swept Rutgers in a doubleheader on Wednesday, leaving the Scarlet Knights with a 29-12 record overall and a 6-2 record in the Big Ten. In the first game, Maryland pitcher Courtney Wyche had yet to concede a hit, but in the final inning, she loaded the bases and ceded a run on the ensuing three at-bats. Maryland's pitching struggles continued in the second game, and Rutgers was only able to score two runs in their loss.

Rutgers will have to recover quickly as they face off against the University of Maryland again in a doubleheader this afternoon. Although both teams have similar offensive statistics, the Terrapins' strong pitchers, including Trinity Schlotterbeck and Wyche, could pose a significant challenge. The Knights will need to pitch carefully to Jaeda McFarland, who leads the Terrapins with a .396 batting average and 10 doubles. Grad student pitcher Jaden Vickers could lead Rutgers to a win, having allowed no runs and striking out nine batters over two games against Purdue last weekend.