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B1G Game Hunting
Last season was a season of firsts for Maryland.
For the first time since joining the B1G, Maryland (after three straight titles) did not win or share the B1G title.
For the first time Maryland did not win the B1G tournament title.
For the first time Maryland lost to a B1G team other than Ohio State.
And most important to us, for the first time after 7 straight wins (5 in conference), Maryland lost to Minnesota. As a bonus, including her stint at Ball State, it was also Brenda Frese’s first loss to the Gophers. Frese had been 6-0 against the Maroon and Gold. Adding to the fun, the Gophers ran Maryland out of Williams Arena 93-74.
In last season’s game, Minnesota turned a 53-39 half time lead into a 79-54 advantage heading into the fourth quarter. The Gophers were 14-24 from three while holding the Terrapin’s league leading three point shooters to 5 of 18. Hubbard scored 22 points, Bell 21, Pitts 20 with 9 rebounds and Wagner 17. Two of this season’s starters, Taiye Bello and Jasmine Brunson each played five minutes. For Maryland, this season’s starters were led by Charles 16 points, Jones 13, Lewis 2 and Fraser 6.
Maryland (12-3 and B1G co-leaders) are again the best percentage three point shooting team in the league (.391). Freshman Taylor Mikesell is the primary shooter 40-93 (.430) with plenty of help from Junior Blair Watson 32-83 (.386). Last season, Minnesota took Maryland apart from outside. Yesterday, the Iowa Hawkeyes took Maryland apart from inside. Of course, the inside approach works best if you feature Megan Gustafson posting 31 points and 17 rebounds. For good measure, Gustafson was 11-12 from the foul line. That’s a lot to ask Taiye Bello.
Maryland’s loss to Iowa stopped an eight game Terp winning streak and means, that like last season, the Maryland will face the Gophers while coming off a loss. Last season, before the Gopher matchup, Maryland lost to Purdue after the Boilers blew them off the court in the fourth quarter. Hopefully, like last season, Minnesota will continue a Terrapin losing streak in what promises to be the first of multiple “biggest game of the season” contests.
The Lineup: Maryland’s starting lineup is unchanged during B1G play and they primarily use two players off the bench.
Side Note: Last Summer, former Michigan State star Tori Jankoska was named Maryland's Director of Player Personnel and Recruiting Operations.
B1G Wins: @ Penn State 77-61, Ohio State 75-69, @ Nebraska 81-63, Michigan 83-69, Penn State 79-67, @ Ohio State 70-57, @ Indiana 76-56, Wisconsin 75-57, @ Illinois 80-66, Northwestern 72-57, @ Rutgers 62-48, Nebraska 89-63
B1G Losses: Rutgers 65-73, @ Michigan State 60-77, Iowa 86-73.
Starters (B1G Stats):
6’1” G Jr Kaila Charles (15.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2 assists in 29.5 minutes/game)
6’0” G Jr Blair Watson (9.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists in 30.5 minutes)
6’5” F Fr Shakira Austin (7.1 points, 8.4 rebounds in 21.8 minutes)
6’2” F Jr Stephanie Jones (12.9 points, 5.7 rebounds in 28.6 minutes)
5’11” G Fr Taylor Mikesell (13.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists in 34.5 minutes)
Others:
6’3” F Sr Brianna Fraser (8.3 points, 3.7 rebounds in 18.5 minutes)
5’8” G So Channise Lewis (4.2 points, 2.4 rebounds in 24.5 minutes)
Last season was a season of firsts for Maryland.
For the first time since joining the B1G, Maryland (after three straight titles) did not win or share the B1G title.
For the first time Maryland did not win the B1G tournament title.
For the first time Maryland lost to a B1G team other than Ohio State.
And most important to us, for the first time after 7 straight wins (5 in conference), Maryland lost to Minnesota. As a bonus, including her stint at Ball State, it was also Brenda Frese’s first loss to the Gophers. Frese had been 6-0 against the Maroon and Gold. Adding to the fun, the Gophers ran Maryland out of Williams Arena 93-74.
In last season’s game, Minnesota turned a 53-39 half time lead into a 79-54 advantage heading into the fourth quarter. The Gophers were 14-24 from three while holding the Terrapin’s league leading three point shooters to 5 of 18. Hubbard scored 22 points, Bell 21, Pitts 20 with 9 rebounds and Wagner 17. Two of this season’s starters, Taiye Bello and Jasmine Brunson each played five minutes. For Maryland, this season’s starters were led by Charles 16 points, Jones 13, Lewis 2 and Fraser 6.
Maryland (12-3 and B1G co-leaders) are again the best percentage three point shooting team in the league (.391). Freshman Taylor Mikesell is the primary shooter 40-93 (.430) with plenty of help from Junior Blair Watson 32-83 (.386). Last season, Minnesota took Maryland apart from outside. Yesterday, the Iowa Hawkeyes took Maryland apart from inside. Of course, the inside approach works best if you feature Megan Gustafson posting 31 points and 17 rebounds. For good measure, Gustafson was 11-12 from the foul line. That’s a lot to ask Taiye Bello.
Maryland’s loss to Iowa stopped an eight game Terp winning streak and means, that like last season, the Maryland will face the Gophers while coming off a loss. Last season, before the Gopher matchup, Maryland lost to Purdue after the Boilers blew them off the court in the fourth quarter. Hopefully, like last season, Minnesota will continue a Terrapin losing streak in what promises to be the first of multiple “biggest game of the season” contests.
The Lineup: Maryland’s starting lineup is unchanged during B1G play and they primarily use two players off the bench.
Side Note: Last Summer, former Michigan State star Tori Jankoska was named Maryland's Director of Player Personnel and Recruiting Operations.
B1G Wins: @ Penn State 77-61, Ohio State 75-69, @ Nebraska 81-63, Michigan 83-69, Penn State 79-67, @ Ohio State 70-57, @ Indiana 76-56, Wisconsin 75-57, @ Illinois 80-66, Northwestern 72-57, @ Rutgers 62-48, Nebraska 89-63
B1G Losses: Rutgers 65-73, @ Michigan State 60-77, Iowa 86-73.
Starters (B1G Stats):
6’1” G Jr Kaila Charles (15.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2 assists in 29.5 minutes/game)
6’0” G Jr Blair Watson (9.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists in 30.5 minutes)
6’5” F Fr Shakira Austin (7.1 points, 8.4 rebounds in 21.8 minutes)
6’2” F Jr Stephanie Jones (12.9 points, 5.7 rebounds in 28.6 minutes)
5’11” G Fr Taylor Mikesell (13.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists in 34.5 minutes)
Others:
6’3” F Sr Brianna Fraser (8.3 points, 3.7 rebounds in 18.5 minutes)
5’8” G So Channise Lewis (4.2 points, 2.4 rebounds in 24.5 minutes)