#14 Maryland (5-1, 1-0) at Penn State (3-1, 0-1)
December 31, 2020
Bryce Jordan Center (University Park, Pa.)
12:00 pm EDT
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - No. 14/14 Maryland (5-1, 1-0 B1G) will return to action Thursday with a noon tip-off at Penn State (3-2, 0-1). The Terps-Lady Lions game wil be televised around the world on the Big Ten Network. Fans can watch at
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2020-21 STORYLINES
Who's who
- Thursday's matchup is the Terps' first since Dec. 19 when they beat James Madison, 101-59 in College Park. Ashley Owusu led the way with 19 points, Diamond Miller added 18 and Chloe Bibby scored 17 as six Terps scored in double figures.Â
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 1,034 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  491-128 (.794), 12 conference titles, 15 NCAA Tournament appearances in 17 postseasons, three Final Fours, six Elite Eights, six Sweet Sixteens and the 2006 NCAA Championship.Â
terps in the polls
- Maryland is one of the most consistent winning programs in the country. The Terrapins have been ranked in 201 straight Associated Press polls, dating back to the preseason poll of the 2010-11 season. That mark is behind just Baylor (326 weeks) and Connecticut (516 weeks).
SERIES HISTORY
- Maryland owns the series over Penn State at 16-14 and has won eight straight since joining the league in 2014-15. The Terrapins are 6-4 at the Bryce Jordan Center.
- Last year, Maryland won 106-69 in State College on Feb. 16. MORE
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