Masereka’s Hat Trick Powers Terps to Big Ten Championship Victory

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Masereka’s Hat Trick Powers Terps to Big Ten Championship Victory

EAST LANSING, MI — Sadam Masereka delivered an impressive performance, netting a hat trick to propel the University of Maryland to a thrilling 4-3 victory over Michigan State. This triumph secured the 2025 Big Ten Men’s Soccer Championship for the Terps, representing their seventh conference title.

Maryland’s Undefeated Regular Season

Maryland finished the regular season with an undefeated record of 12 wins, 0 losses, and 3 draws. This remarkable achievement marks the team’s first unbeaten season since 2016, when they ended with 15 wins and 2 draws.

Key Highlights from the Championship Match

Sadam Masereka’s Hat Trick: He scored three goals in the first half, making him the first Terp to accomplish this feat since 2017.
First Goal: Masereka opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, assisted by Joseph Umberto Picotto and Luca Costabile.
Second Goal: He scored again in the 26th minute with another assist from Picotto and Stephane Njike.
Third Goal: Masereka completed his hat trick in the 34th minute, reaffirming Maryland’s dominance.
Final Score: Maryland led 3-1 at halftime and secured the championship despite late goals from Michigan State.

Significant Milestones

This win marked Maryland’s 50th conference title since joining the Big Ten in 2014, ranking third for the most titles in the conference during that period behind Michigan and Ohio State. Additionally, it highlighted Maryland’s consistent performance in men’s soccer, showcasing their successful history in the Big Ten.

Player and Coaching Insights

Sadam Masereka finished the regular season as the team’s leading scorer with nine goals. Coach Sasho Cirovski praised Masereka’s performance, emphasizing his skill and importance to the team’s success. Cirovski noted that the team’s resilience and focus contributed significantly to their undefeated season.

Upcoming Tournament Details

As the No. 1 seed, Maryland will host the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament at Ludwig Field. The match against the No. 4 seeded UCLA Bruins is scheduled for November 12, 2025, at 7 PM and will be broadcast live on the Big Ten Network.

Maryland men’s soccer looks to continue its winning momentum as it heads into the postseason. Fans are encouraged to support the team during this crucial time.