The University of Maryland women's basketball program unveiled its non‑conference schedule for the 2026‑27 season, a slate that blends home‑court showcase events with high‑profile neutral‑site contests.
Opening Night in Paris
The season will open on Monday, November 2, in Paris, where the Terrapins meet 2026 national runner‑up South Carolina at noon Eastern. It marks the first regular‑season game the program has played on French soil, setting a historic tone for the campaign.
Back on home turf, Maryland will host a five‑game stretch that begins with George Mason on Sunday, November 8, and includes matchups against Coppin State, Morgan State, Mount St. Mary's and UMBC at the XFINITY Center.
Neutral‑Site Showdowns
The Terrapins will travel to Brooklyn for the Women's Champions Classic, facing Connecticut on Saturday, December 5 at Barclays Center. Earlier in the month, they will meet Ivy League opponent Columbia on November 15, adding another layer of competition before conference play begins.
Adding a personal touch, Maryland alum Laura Harper, now head coach of the Towson Tigers, will guide the Terps on Saturday, November 28, while Brenda Frese, in her twentieth season at the helm, continues to shape the team's direction.
The roster will feature returning All‑Big Ten honorees Bri McDaniel, Oluchi Okananwa and Addi Mack, while new arrivals Nunu Agara and Chloe Sotell join from Stanford and Missouri. A highly touted freshman class headlined by Jordyn Jackson, Trinity Jones, Mimi Thiero and Eva‑Grace Yebila rounds out the squad.
With a blend of experienced talent and fresh energy, the Terrapins hope to translate their early non‑conference successes into a strong push toward the Big Ten title and beyond.