University of Maryland Athletics

Big Ten Tournament Champions 2020

Women's Basketball

Terps Claim Fourth Big Ten Tourney Championship

INDIANAPOLIS – BIG TEN TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS, again! The top-seeded Terps captured their fourth Big Ten Tournament title and first since 2017 with a 82-65 victory over sixth-seeded Ohio State on Sunday night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Maryland (28-4) has won 17 consecutive games since Jan. 12 as it heads into the NCAA Tournament eyeing a No. 1 seed. The bracket will be unveiled on Monday, March 16 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN. NCAA Tournament First & Second Rounds  will be held on campuses from March 20 - 23, 2020.

Brenda Frese has led the Terps to Big Ten Tournament titles in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2020 and holds a 16-2 all-time record in the Big Ten Tournament, advancing the the championship game in all six season since Maryland joined the Big Ten. 

Big Ten Freshman of the Year Ashley Owusu posted a 17 points along with a career-high 11 assists and six rebounds as she was named the Big Ten Tournament Most Outstanding Player. 

Stephanie Jones tallied a double-double with game highs of 18 points and 10 rebounds. Shakira Austin (14 points), Taylor Mikesell (12 points) and Blair Watson (11 points) also scored in double-figures. Maryland outrebounded Ohio State, 82-65, as it defeated the Buckeyes for the third time this season. 
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Players Mentioned

Shakira Austin

#1 Shakira Austin

F
6' 5"
Sophomore
Stephanie Jones

#24 Stephanie Jones

F
6' 2"
Senior
Taylor Mikesell

#11 Taylor Mikesell

G
5' 11"
Sophomore
Blair Watson

#22 Blair Watson

G
6' 0"
Senior
Ashley Owusu

#15 Ashley Owusu

G
6' 0"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Shakira Austin

#1 Shakira Austin

6' 5"
Sophomore
F
Stephanie Jones

#24 Stephanie Jones

6' 2"
Senior
F
Taylor Mikesell

#11 Taylor Mikesell

5' 11"
Sophomore
G
Blair Watson

#22 Blair Watson

6' 0"
Senior
G
Ashley Owusu

#15 Ashley Owusu

6' 0"
Freshman
G