A Challenging Schedule
The University of Maryland’s women’s basketball program is gearing up for a demanding 2026‑27 season, one that promises both tests and opportunities after a sobering exit from the NCAA tournament last year.
Maryland will open the schedule with a road test at Oregon, a venue where they fell in the 2026 Big Ten tournament, before returning home to meet the reigning national champion UCLA. The Terrapins are also slated for a double‑header against Ohio State, traveling to Columbus and hosting the Buckeyes in College Park.
The Big Ten Conference’s decision to send a dozen teams to the national tournament underscores the league’s depth, and Maryland’s early tournament loss to Oregon highlighted the fine margins that separate contenders from the rest.
Adding to the narrative, the Terrapins are still searching for a breakthrough against UCLA, having dropped three straight meetings with the Bruins. The upcoming home clash offers a chance to reverse that trend and to prove the team’s resilience.
Head coach Brenda Frese will steer the squad through this challenging slate, drawing on a roster that welcomes back several key players from injury and benefits from a highly touted recruiting class. The blend of experience and fresh talent could provide the spark needed to turn the season’s outlook.