# Maryland men's soccer season performance

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/maryland-mens-soccer-season-performance
> Updated: 2026-10-25T01:19:43.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Maryland men’s soccer team secured key victories in Big Ten play during October 2026.

In an away match against Rutgers, Maryland won 2-1. After Rodrigo Neri opened the scoring, Rutgers equalized in the 19th minute. Defender Farouk Cisse secured the win with a solo run and curling shot in the 82nd minute. This result brought Maryland’s season record to 7-2-1.

Later in the month, Maryland defeated Ohio State 1-0 at Ludwig Field. Captain Albi Ndrenika scored the lone goal in the 51st minute, ending an eight-game scoring drought for the team. Despite pressure from Ohio State, Maryland’s defense and goalkeeper Laurin Mack maintained the shutout.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-25: Maryland men’s soccer defeats Ohio State 1-0

Albi Ndrenika scored the lone goal in the 51st minute to lead No. 11 Maryland men’s soccer to a 1-0 victory over Ohio State.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maryland-mens-soccer-defeats-ohio-state-1-0

### 2026-10-07: Maryland men's soccer defeats Rutgers 2-1

No. 7 Maryland men’s soccer defeated Rutgers 2-1, secured by a late 82nd-minute goal from defender Farouk Cisse.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maryland-mens-soccer-defeats-rutgers-2-1

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