WASHINGTON - After winning a pair of contests in the AU Tournament last weekend, the 18th-ranked American University field hockey team heads to College Park, Md., this weekend, Sept. 13-14, for the Terrapin Invitational, hosted by the University of Maryland. 

The Eagles will face Towson on Saturday at 11:00 a.m., while meeting Drexel on Sunday at 4:00 p.m.

American enters this weekend with a 3-1 overall record, posting three consecutive shutouts. In the AU Tournament, the Eagles earned a 3-0 victory over Saint Joseph's to start the weekend, with freshmen Leah DiGiandomenico, Sophia Crawshay and junior Jess Davis each scoring first-half goals. 

Meanwhile, American outlasted 16th-ranked Michigan State in a 1-0 double-overtime victory. After more than 97 minutes of scoreless action, senior Grace Wilson broke the stalemate by converting a penalty corner late in the second extra period. Wilson, who also scored an assist versus Saint Joseph's, was voted the Patriot League Corvias Defensive Player of the Week for her performance.

Also receiving Patriot League weekly accolades was junior Kate McBeath, who was tabbed the Corvias Goalkeeper of the Week. McBeath, who has not allowed a goal since the second half of the season opener, recorded eight saves on the weekend, including five against the Spartans. 

Towson currently holds an 0-3 record and is coming off a 5-1 loss to St. Francis (Pa.). The Tigers have scored just two goals in their first three games, with Tessa Jarvis and Morgan Skavdahl each getting on the board. Meanwhile, Stacey Mackintosh has registered both assists for Towson this season.

Drexel brings a 3-1 mark into the weekend after defeating Fairfield, 3-0, in its last contest. Rachel Sumfest leads the Dragons with three goals and three assists, while Meghan Plank has added two goals and four assists. Additionally, goalkeeper Jantien Gunter has saved nearly 78 percent of her shots faced and carries a 0.54 GAA.