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With the abrupt end to the basketball season, Maryland women’s basketball completed the season as the No. 4 team in the final AP Top 25 poll — the same ranking it received in preseason — released Tuesday.
Head coach Brenda Frese and her team completed the season March 8 as the Big Ten tournament champions, defeating Ohio State, 82-65, and earning a final record of 28-4. It was the Terps’ 17th win in a row — their last loss of the season came Jan. 9 against Iowa, 61-66.
While it is still up in the air what will happen with winter sport athletes’ eligibility with the spread of COVID-19, at the moment it appears as if Frese will lose four key seniors in Stephanie Jones, Sara Vujacic, Blair Watson and Kaila Charles.
The Terps will return a bunch of returning players, though, including Taylor Mikesell, Shakira Austin, Ashley Owusu and others.
In other news
Like many teams, Maryland men’s basketball is adjusting to an abrupt end to its 2019-20 season.
Stefon Diggs was traded to the Buffalo Bills Monday night. Josh Allen and Co. are going to Digg him.
You’re gonna Digg him, Buffalo @stefondiggs ❤️ pic.twitter.com/eDtNyDOXmu
— Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) March 17, 2020
Survey said... BUFFALO!!! @stefondiggs is on the move pic.twitter.com/R2maAYvIqU
— Maryland Terrapins (@umterps) March 17, 2020
Stefon Diggs was a problem back in the day for the Terps
— Jordan Gold (@Jordan_Gold0) March 17, 2020
Always blows my mind to think that he was passed on 145 times in the draft before being taken 146 overall in the 5th round.
The Bills just got a special player. pic.twitter.com/opJTlirBXb
Former Terp Quinton Jefferson will be joining him.
With Stefon Diggs already in the fold, the Bills decide to add former Terps star Quinton Jefferson as well.
— Jordan Gold (@Jordan_Gold0) March 18, 2020
A Maryland reunion in Buffalo for two former teammates https://t.co/k7zIAVCm8S
Here’s a look back on Maryland women’s basketball’s season.
This season was an incredible journey in our #UnitedPursuit.
— Maryland Women’s Basketball (@umdwbb) March 17, 2020
Our #OneShiningMoment. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/cMSKBi4zgT
Damon Evans provided an update on the Big Ten Today with Pete Pistone and Jon Jansen.
"At the end of the day, the best decisions were made in looking out for the health, safety and welfare of the student athletes."@Evans_TerpsAD provides a wide ranging update on Big Ten Today via @SXMCollege
— Maryland Terrapins (@umterps) March 17, 2020
➡️ https://t.co/cQKvi7NEiU pic.twitter.com/ALN0jR0SRu