COLLEGE PARK, MD – No. 18 Maryland women's basketball defeated Seton Hill (Pa.), 108-37, in its first exhibition game of the 2024-25 season at XFINITY Center on Sunday. Three Terps scored in double-figures, and eight newcomers made their debut.
Maryland took control early and expanded its lead to 48-18 at halftime. The Terps remained in front throughout, engineering several long scoring runs and leading by as many as 71.
Kaylene Smikle led the team with 21 points on 9-of-14 shooting. She added four rebounds and two assists.
Other standout performers were Sarah Te-Biasu (14 points on 5-of-8 shooting),
Amari DeBerry (10 points and seven rebounds),
Mir McLean (nine points and 14 rebounds) and
Ava McKennie (nine points).
Double-Figure Factors
Newcomers In Action
Numbers To Know
- 3: Three Terps scored in double figures.
- 8: Eight Terps made their debut in the exhibition.
- 18: Maryland is ranked No. 18 in the AP women's college basketball preseason poll.
- 21: Kaylene Smikle scored a game-high 21 points.
Up Next
- The Terps will play Frostburg State at XFINITY Center in their second and final exhibition game before the 2024-25 season tips-off. The game starts at 6 p.m. and will be broadcast on Big Ten Plus.
