#14 Maryland to Host James Madison Saturday

#14 Maryland (4-1, 1-0) vs. James Madison (4-2)
December 19, 2020
XFINITY Center (College Park, Md.)
11:00 am EDT

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - No. 14/14 Maryland (4-1, 1-0 B1G) will host James Madison (4-2) Saturday at 11 a.m. at the XFINITY Center. The Terps-Dukes matchup will be streamed on Big Ten Network + here. Fans can watch with their Big Ten Network + subscriptions.

The season will begin with no fans in attendance at XFINITY Center out of an abundance of caution for the health and safety of our student-athletes and fans. Maryland athletics is hopeful that some fans will be welcomed to XFINITY Center as the season progresses and health conditions permit.

2020-21 STORYLINES

Who's who

The Terrapins held off the Scarlet Knights to win at Rutgers, 91-87, Monday afternoon at The RAC. They were tied at the end of the third quarter, then Maryland went on an 11-0 run to start the third quarter. Mimi Collins poured in a career-high 22 points with 7 boards. Chloe Bibby added 15 points with 11 boards and Diamond Miller scored 19 points. Ashley Owusu scored 15 points.

50 seasons of excellence

The University of Maryland women's basketball program will celebrate its 50th varsity season in 2020-21, and will honor the program's rich tradition and history throughout the year. Maryland played its first full varsity season in 1971-72, under the leadership of pioneer Dottie McKnight. During its storied history, the program has won 1,033 games, amassed 43 winning seasons, won 22 conference championships, made 37 postseason appearances and captured the 2006 National Championship

frese file

Head coach Brenda Frese is entering her 19th season in College Park. She's led the Terrapins to a record of 490-128 (.793), 12 conference titles, 15 NCAA Tournament appearances in 17 postseasons, three Final Fours, six Elite Eights, six Sweet Sixteens and the 2006 NCAA Championship.

terps in the polls

Maryland is one of the most consistent winning programs in the country. The Terrapins have been ranked in 196 straight Associated Press polls, dating back to the preseason poll of the 2010-11 season. That mark is behind just Baylor (321 weeks) and Connecticut (511 weeks).

SERIES HISTORY

Maryland is 10-1 all-time vs. James Madison. The Terps are 2-0 vs. the Dukes at the XFINITY Center.
In last year's matchup, the Terrapins overcame a 19-point deficit to start the fourth quarter to beat the Dukes, 70-68, in Harrisonburg on Nov. 13. Owusu drove for the game-winning layup with 3 seconds to play to seal the victory.

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2020-21 STORYLINES

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Players Mentioned

Chloe Bibby

Mimi Collins

Diamond Miller

Ashley Owusu

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