The No. 8-ranked Maryland women’s basketball team is set to face off against No. 7 Texas in the Coretta Scott King Classic at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. The game will air on FOX at 5:30 p.m. ET. Maryland is coming off a 99-92 win over No. 24 Minnesota, with players like Shyanne Sellers and Kaylene Smikle leading the charge. Maryland is currently on a tough stretch of games against ranked opponents and ranks highly in scoring, rebounding, and free throws made per game.
Head coach Brenda Frese, in her 23rd season at Maryland, has led the team to impressive records and accomplishments, including a NCAA Championship in 2006. The Terrapins have a strong history in the Big Ten conference, boasting a winning record against conference rivals. Maryland has won the rebounding battle in 15 of 17 games this season and has impressive streaks when leading at various points in the game.
In terms of ranking, Maryland is a consistent top performer, with numerous appearances in the AP top 10 and top 5. The team has been ranked in 313 weeks in the last 21 seasons and has appeared in 583 AP polls overall. Under Frese’s leadership, Maryland has started the season ranked for the past 15 seasons. The upcoming game against Texas will be a highly anticipated matchup, with both teams looking to continue their strong seasons.
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