In what could be the defining game of No. 5 Maryland field hockey’s 50th season, the Terps host No. 2 Northwestern Friday night at the Field Hockey and Lacrosse Complex. The Terps rose two spots in this week’s National Field Hockey Coaches’ Association (NFHCA) poll after beating then-No. 13 Rutgers, and No. 7 Iowa and No. 9 Duke each losing a game — both seeded ahead of the Terps last week. After taking care of business Friday, Maryland enjoyed an entire week of rest with all eyes turned toward Northwestern.