Maryland Women's Basketball Opens Season with Win

No. 18 Maryland women's basketball opened their season with a commanding 74-32 victory over UMBC, showcasing a strong second half that limited the Retrievers to just 10 points. Christina Dalce led the Terps with a double-double, scoring 13 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, while Shyanne Sellers and Allie Kubek contributed 12 and 11 points, respectively. The game highlighted Maryland's revamped roster, featuring 10 new players including seven transfers, as coach Brenda Frese aimed to rebound from last season's struggles. Maryland's defense was particularly effective, holding UMBC to 10 of 43 shooting overall. Next, the Terps will host Coppin State, looking to continue their momentum before a challenging matchup against No. 11 Duke. Coppin State's Jermaine Woods seeks to build on their recent success after defeating Frostburg State in their opener, driven by standout players like Laila Lawrence and Angel Jones.