The home-and-home series between the Maryland Terrapins and the Duke Blue Devils in women's basketball will not take place this year. Scheduling conflicts have pushed the second matchup back to November 2027, effectively ending the planned 2024 meeting.
Coach Frese's Return to Cameron Indoor
For Maryland head coach Brenda Frese, the delay means she will finally step onto the court at Cameron Indoor Stadium for the first time since 2013. Her return to Duke's iconic venue is being counted as a highlight of the upcoming season.
The rivalry between Maryland and Duke stretches back decades, featuring historic triumphs such as the 2006 national championship and the 2009 ACC title. Overall, Duke holds a 24‑win edge in the series, but Maryland's past victories remain a point of pride for the program.
This season, Maryland will rely on a core group of returning seniors — Oluchi Okananwa, Nunu Agara and Bri McDaniel — while a highly touted freshman class, led by Jordyn Jackson, adds depth and optimism.
Injuries forced the Terps to lose more than half of their starters during the 2025 campaign, a setback that shaped their NCAA Tournament run. Despite the setbacks, Coach Frese emphasized the experience of the senior class and the potential of newcomers.
The 2026‑27 season will open with a global showcase: Maryland will face South Carolina in Paris as part of the Oui Play game, marking the first regular-season meeting in France. Duke's non-conference slate also includes contests against UConn, South Carolina and UCLA, setting up a competitive schedule.
Fans can look forward to a renewed chapter in the Maryland-Duke rivalry when the postponed game finally arrives in 2027, promising another chapter in a series that has produced some of the most memorable moments in women's college basketball.