Fans Meet The Terps At Madness
10/15/2010 8:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Oct. 15, 2010
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Maryland basketball kicked off its new season Friday night, as head coaches Gary Williams and Brenda Frese introduced their new teams to the Comcast Center faithful.
A list of entrances that have included race cars, military vehicles and magic tricks got longer and better Friday night as Williams entered Comcast Center in a flight suit. Frese introduced her squad to the crowd amid smoke, lights and plenty of special effects.
An excited throng of Terrapin fans were treated to a video simulating Williams flying a plane toward Comcast Center, then entering the floor to the familiar scenes and musical strains of the movie "Top Gun."
The fans also enjoyed dances by the teams, performances by the Maryland Gymkana Troupe and Terrapin Spirit Squads, and an alumni game that featured former All-Americans Keith Booth and Juan Dixon.
Maryland's men's basketball season opens on Monday, Nov. 1 in an exhibition game against Florida Southern at 8 p.m. The Terrapin women hit the Comcast Center floor for the first time the next evening at 7 p.m. when they play host to an exhibition against Gallaudet.
A limited number of single-game tickets and mini-season plans are available by calling the Terrapin Ticket Office at 1-800-IM-A-TERP.
