The Big Ten Conference has unveiled the 2026‑27 women’s basketball series matchups, setting up a slate that includes a home‑and‑home series between Maryland and Ohio State and a schedule that sees the Terrapins hosting NCAA champion UCLA and fellow powerhouse USC.
In addition to those marquee matchups, Maryland will hit the road for single‑game contests at Indiana, Iowa, Northwestern, Penn State, Purdue, Wisconsin, Washington and Oregon, while also traveling to other Big Ten venues.
Home‑and‑Home Series Highlights
The series with Ohio State is designed to pit two of the conference’s perennial contenders against each other twice, offering fans a chance to see high‑stakes basketball on both coasts.
UCLA’s presence in the Maryland lineup adds a national storyline, as the defending champions bring a seasoned roster that will test the Terrapins early in the year.
Maryland’s coaching staff, led by head coach Brenda Frese, returns three All‑Big Ten honorees from last season and adds transfers Nunu Agara and Chloe Sotell, while also welcoming the nation’s No. 7 freshman class.
The Terrapins will open the 2026‑27 campaign in Paris against South Carolina, a neutral‑site start that promises international exposure for the program.
With a blend of experienced returnees, impact transfers, and a highly touted recruiting class, Maryland aims to compete at the highest level throughout the upcoming season.