Maryland Defeats Virginia Tech 93-82 In Exhibition Game

Monday, October 19

College Park, MD

6:00 PM

Maryland

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Virginia Tech

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Team	1	2	3	4	F
Virginia Tech	18	21	19	24	82
Maryland	19	24	24	26	93

Maryland's bench celebrates a basket against VT

10/19/2026 6:00:00 PM | Women's Basketball

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The Terps had four double-digit scorers as they prepped for the regular season.

COLLEGE PARK, MD — Maryland took down Virginia Tech 93-82 at XFINITY Center on Monday night in a preseason exhibition game. 12 different Terps saw playing time as the Terps defeated an NCAA Tournament team from a season ago.

Nunu Agara scored 20 points and grabbed five boards in her first action as a Terp. Oluchi Okananwa — who scored in double figures in 27 of 33 games last season — led the Terps with 23 points, five rebounds and four steals, while Bri McDaniel tallied 17 points in her return from injury and Addi Mack recorded 11 points.

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— Maryland Women's Basketball (@TerpsWBB) October 19, 2026

Maryland used a 12-0 run in the first half to build a 43-39 lead to take into the break. Okananwa had 13 first-half points, while Agara tallied nine in her first 20 minutes as a Terp. Maryland's defense forced 10 Virginia Tech turnovers in the first half, and 18 overall in the exhibition.

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— Maryland Women's Basketball (@TerpsWBB) October 19, 2026

The Terps scored 50 of their points in the paint and 23 off Hokie turnovers. Trinity Jones grabbed a team-high eight rebounds in her first collegiate action. Maryland outscored the Hokies in all four quarters of Monday's exhibition. The Terps are back in action for one final exhibition game against North Carolina at XFINITY Center on Saturday.

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— Maryland Women's Basketball (@TerpsWBB) October 19, 2026

How it Happened:
1st Quarter:

Okananwa opened the scoring with a layup in the first minute of action.
Jones assisted on the Terps' first two field goals of the night.
McDaniel put Maryland ahead 9-4 with her first basket of the night.
Okananwa scored seven of Maryland's first 11 points as the Terps led 11-7 midway through the quarter.
Virginia Tech took its first lead late in the quarter.
McDaniel put Maryland back in front in the closing seconds. The Terps led 19-18 after 10 minutes of action.

2nd Quarter:

Maryland opened the frame on a 10-0 run as the lead grew to 29-18.
Lea Bartelme hit a 3-pointer for her first points of the night.
A layup from Mack gave the Terps a 12-point lead with four minutes to play.
Maryland held the Hokies scoreless for 2:14 late in the half.
The Terps led 43-39 at the break.

3rd Quarter:

Mack opened the half with a 3-pointer.
A Jordyn Jackson jumper gave Maryland a 56-47 advantage midway through the quarter.
Chloe Sotell scored her first points late in the quarter.
Agara drained a 3-pointer to build a nine-point lead with 2:15 to play.
Maryland took a 67-58 lead into the final 15 minutes of action.

4th Quarter:

McDaniel reached double figures early in the quarter.
Mack became the fourth Terp in double figures with a jumper midway through the frame.
McDaniel drained a 3-pointer as Maryland went up by 12.
A physical bucket from Agara in the paint put her at 20 points on the night.
Virginia Tech pulled within six with 2:30 to play.
Okananwa drew a foul for a three-point play to reach 20 points.
Maryland closed out its 93-82 win.

Brenda Frese's Breakdown:

"I thought it was a really good game for us against a really good Virginia Tech team, a team that went to the NCAA Tournament last year. You could tell they were really physical and aggressive and did a really good job on the glass."
"I loved our battle. I thought we settled in in the second half."
"We got to really work through a lot of lineups that we wanted to see."
"I thought the confidence that we had stepping up to the free throw line 31 times was really impressive and will prepare us as we continue to move that needle as a team."
"I thought Trinity was not afraid of the moment. I thought she came in and just played so hard with such a high motor. I thought Jordyn needed to settle in after that first shot, but then I thought she played like we know she knows how to play. Both have huge ceilings. They're dynamic scorers and defenders and are both so talented."
"I love that we were able to win all four quarters. I love that stat specifically because it shows a level of consistency throughout the four quarters. That's the mentality that we should have every time we step out on the court."

Bri's Back:

"For me, it was just pure excitement. I was just super excited to be back, especially with this team and coaches. It's been a long time since I've been back, so it was just indescribable."
"Having a family around you that supports you through it all is just amazing. It was hard going through the process, but they made it way easier than I expected. I just had an amazing support system."
"I'm just super grateful to be back with this team and this coaching staff. I'm going to keep saying it: I really love Maryland."

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— Maryland Women's Basketball (@TerpsWBB) October 19, 2026

Gucci Lucci:

"It's so amazing having Bri and Lea back and playing with a dog mentality."
"I love this team. We're so long, athletic and versatile. I'm so excited because our ceiling's so high. This was an exhibition game. We're not even playing real games, so I can only imagine how we're going to look a few months down the line."

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