#7/6 Maryland vs. Indiana
January 4, 2026
6 PM ET
XFINITY Center
COLLEGE PARK, MD — The 7th-ranked maryland women’s basketball team (14-1, 2-1 B1G) will host Indiana (11-4, 0-3) on Sunday, Jan. 4 with a 6 p.m.matchup at the XFINITY Center. Sunday’s game is the Terrapins’ annual White Out game with fans encouraged to wear white. Maryland will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of the 2006 National Championship at Sunday’s game.
Members of the 2006 NCAA Championship team that are confirmed to attend the event are Kristi Toliver,Marissa Coleman,Crystal Langhorne,Laura Harper,Shay Doron,Charmaine Carr,Angel Ross,Ashleigh Newman,Jade Perry,Christie Marrone,as well as members of the coaching and support staff.
The day will begin with a special pregame event inside the Stephen M.Schanwald Pavilion at XFINITY Center from 3:30-5 p.m. The event will be hosted by Maryland alum Pam Ward. The event will include food and beverage as well as a program featuring head coach Brenda Frese and members of the 2006 championship team.Tickets are $100 per person and do not include a ticket to the game.Click HERE to reserve your spot. Fans who purchased the pregame event can enter through gates C, D or E at 3:30 p.m. They must present their game ticket and their event confirmation email.
The celebration will continue with a pregame ceremony with Coach Frese and the 2006 team on t
Maryland Women’s Basketball: Game Notes & Series History
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Preseason Recognition & New Additions
Seniors Yarden Garzon and Kaylene Smikle were named to the 10-player All-Big Ten Preseason Team by both the league’s head coaches and media panel. Head coach Brenda Frese and her staff bolstered the roster with two key transfers: All-Big Ten honoree Yarden Garzon (Indiana) and 2025 ACC Tournament Most Outstanding Player Oluchi Okananwa (Duke). Joining them are freshmen Lea Bartelme, Addi Mack, Rainey Welson, Nicole Fritea, and Marya Boiko.
Challenging Schedule Ahead
Maryland faces a demanding schedule, with six opponents ranked in the AP preseason poll: No. 3 UCLA, No. 13 Michigan, No. 18 USC, No. 21 Iowa, No. 23 Michigan State,and No. 24 Kentucky. Additionally, the Terrapins will compete against six teams receiving votes – Washington, Ohio State, Princeton, Minnesota, Illinois, and Nebraska.
Program Legacy
This marks the 55th season of Maryland women’s basketball, boasting an impressive record of 1,164-473 (.711).The Terrapins rank No. 11 all-time in NCAA Division I history in winning percentage and No. 9 in all-time victories.
Series History vs. Indiana
Sunday’s matchup is the 19th all-time between Maryland and Indiana,with the Terrapins leading the series 13-5. Maryland secured a 74-60 victory in their only meeting last year, held in Bloomington on Feb. 27, 2025.
Milestones & Streaks
* Maryland has won the rebounding battle in 13 of 15 games this season, holding a 12-1 record this year and a 35-3 record over the last two years when winning the boards.
* The Terps are 122-7 (94.6%) over the last seven seasons when scoring 80 or more points.
* Maryland is 89-9 over the last five seasons when leading at halftime, and 31-4 over the last two years.
* The terrapins are 78-2 over the last four seasons when leading at the start of the fourth quarter and 264-4 since the adoption of quarters in 2015-16.
* The terps have a 107-4 record over the last five seasons when leading with 5:00 remaining.
* Maryland has won 27 straight non-conference games at home.
Maryland Women’s Basketball: A History of Ranking Success
The University of Maryland women’s basketball program boasts a consistent history of national recognition, frequently appearing in the Associated Press (AP) Top 25 rankings.As of late 2023, the Terrapins have been ranked in an impressive 601 AP polls, placing them fifth all-time in total poll appearances. This sustained success is a testament to the program’s dedication and the leadership of head coach Brenda frese.
Consistent national Presence
Maryland’s presence in the AP rankings is a long-standing tradition. The team has been ranked in the Top 10 for 94 weeks and the Top 5 for 9 weeks. This consistent performance demonstrates the program’s ability to compete at the highest level of collegiate women’s basketball.
Brenda frese’s Impact
Head coach Brenda Frese has been instrumental in establishing and maintaining Maryland’s national prominence. Throughout her career, her teams have been ranked in the AP poll for a remarkable 382 weeks – 374 of those while at Maryland. This achievement ranks her 10th among all coaches in AP poll appearances. https://umterps.com/news/2023/11/27/womens-basketball-terps-check-in-at-no-8-in-ap-poll.aspx
Recent Ranking Streaks
the Terrapins have demonstrated remarkable consistency in recent years, starting the season ranked in the AP poll for the last 16 consecutive seasons. Under Coach frese’s leadership, Maryland has been ranked in the preseason Top 10 twelve times and the Top 5 six times in her 24 seasons at the helm.https://umterps.com/news/2023/11/27/womens-basketball-terps-check-in-at-no-8-in-ap-poll.aspx
Key Takeaways
* Maryland women’s basketball has appeared in 601 AP polls, ranking 5th all-time.
* Coach Brenda Frese’s teams have been ranked for 382 weeks, with 374 at Maryland.
* The Terps have been ranked in the AP Preseason Top 10 twelve times under Frese.
* Maryland has started the season ranked for 16 consecutive seasons.
The Maryland women’s basketball program’s consistent ranking success reflects a commitment to excellence and a strong coaching presence. As the program continues to evolve, fans can anticipate continued national recognition and competitive play for years to come.
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