8th Ranked Maryland Women’s Basketball Tops No. 24 Minnesota 99-92

Led by Shyanne Sellers’ season-high 27 points, the 8th-ranked Maryland women’s basketball team secured a thrilling 99-92 victory over 24th-ranked Minnesota at XFINITY Center. The win marked the Terps’ fourth triumph over a ranked opponent this season, giving Brenda Frese her 99th win against ranked teams as the head coach of the Terps. Maryland’s record stands at an impressive 16-1, matching their best start since the 2018-19 season.

Key Highlights:

• Sellers delivered a stellar performance, scoring 27 points on 9-of-11 shooting, with nine rebounds and seven assists.
• Kaylene Smikle contributed 19 points, five rebounds, three steals, and three assists, extending her streak of double-digit scoring to 16 games.
• Maryland’s bench players, including Allie Kubek, Mir McLean, and Sarah Te-Biasu, combined for 34 points, showcasing the team’s depth.
• The Terps shot an impressive 45% from beyond the three-point line and maintained a perfect record of 21-of-21 from the free-throw line.

In the post-game interview, Frese expressed her satisfaction with the team’s performance against a tough Minnesota squad, highlighting their resilience in a close game.

Next Game:

The Terps will face off against 7th-ranked Texas in the Coretta Scott King Classic on January 20 at 5:30 PM, airing live on Fox.

Stay tuned for more exciting updates from the Maryland women’s basketball team!