NCAA TOURNAMENT 2023
MARCH MADNESS - bring it on!
Saturday, March 25 - Bon Secours Wellness Arena-Greenville, SC
Maryland vs Notre Dame
Saturday, March 25 - Bon Secours Wellness Arena-Greenville, SC
Maryland vs Notre Dame
B1G GAMES
Friday, March 24 - IOWA vs Colorado, 7:30pm-ESPN (Seattle Region #4)
Saturday, March 25 - MARYLAND vs Notre Dame, 11:30am-ESPN (Greenville Region #1)
Saturday, March 25 - OHIO STATE vs Connecticut, 4:00pm-ABC (Sattle Region #3)
Friday, March 24 - IOWA vs Colorado, 7:30pm-ESPN (Seattle Region #4)
Saturday, March 25 - MARYLAND vs Notre Dame, 11:30am-ESPN (Greenville Region #1)
Saturday, March 25 - OHIO STATE vs Connecticut, 4:00pm-ABC (Sattle Region #3)
FAN SCOUT
Maryland vs Arizona
Arizona advanced to this second round game with a 74-62 defeat of #10 seed West Virginia. Out of the Pac 12, the Wildcats beat five ranked opponents during the year but ended their regular season and conference tournament on a downward slide, with three straight losses. They were more than happy to return to their winning ways with a first round victory. Adia Barnes has been leading the squad since 2016-2017, a tenure that's highlighted with a trip to the national championship game in 2021. They lost the matchup with Stanford, but the team has been able to continue their momentum for the most part, with the exception of dropping their NCAA round of 32 game last year. This season's team features key players Shaina Pellington in the guard spot, with Cate Reese and Esmery Martiznez joining forces on the inside. You may have heard rumblings that as a 7 seed, this team was underseeded- at this point in the season, it's all about matchups. Fun facts- Brenda Frese was a student-athlete and is an alum of Arizona. Former Maryland Assistant Coach Bett Shelby is on the Arizona staff. Expect a great game against two teams that have been tested all season. The opportunity to move on and the "last game on this floor" sentiment for our seniors, provide all the motivation this skilled, hardworking and enjoyable Terp team needs!
Go Terps!
FAN SCOUT
Maryland vs Holy Cross
The Holy Cross Crusaders hailing from Worcester, Massachusetts, earned an automatic bid into the NCAA Tournament by winning the Patriot League Tournament Championship. They upset top seed Boston University on BU's home court, in a closely contested matchup, capturing the schools 12th overall conference title and first since 2007. Head Coach Maureen Magarity is in her third season in the top spot. Magarity has a combined 21 years of playing and coaching experience at the Division I level and a lifetime spent in and around basketball, as the daughter of Dave Magarity, a 47 year college coaching veteran.
Holy Cross and Maryland met in the NCAA tournament in 1991. Despite being the higher seed, the game was played on the Crusaders home court, because Cole Field House was not available. The home team and underdog prevailed that day, recording the only Patriot League victory in NCAA history.
The team that Holy Cross brings into College Park on Friday, features a well balanced offense and tenacious defense that has held their opponents to a 36% shooting percentage. They will be led on this St. Patrick's day matchup by Bronaugh Power-Cassidy, a junior guard from Dublin, Ireland. Power-Cassidy was named to the Patriot League 2nd Team and leads the team in scoring, assists, blocks and steals. Senior guard Addisyn Cross was named to the Patriot League All Defensive Team and Frishman guard Kaitlyn Flanagan was named to the conference All-Rookie Team.
Expect an upset minded, fundamentally sound Crusader squad competing against a Terps team that has challenged themselves against top-tier programs all season. Fans opened the season by learning the names of these special athletes, stitched together out of necessity by a coaching staff who worked all season to develop this group of players into a formidable team. The team responded and Terp fans have enjoyed, and hope to continue the enjoyment! The Greenville 1 regional placement has the Terps flying under the radar somewhat and that's an ok place to be right now! Go Terps!
Maryland vs Arizona
Arizona advanced to this second round game with a 74-62 defeat of #10 seed West Virginia. Out of the Pac 12, the Wildcats beat five ranked opponents during the year but ended their regular season and conference tournament on a downward slide, with three straight losses. They were more than happy to return to their winning ways with a first round victory. Adia Barnes has been leading the squad since 2016-2017, a tenure that's highlighted with a trip to the national championship game in 2021. They lost the matchup with Stanford, but the team has been able to continue their momentum for the most part, with the exception of dropping their NCAA round of 32 game last year. This season's team features key players Shaina Pellington in the guard spot, with Cate Reese and Esmery Martiznez joining forces on the inside. You may have heard rumblings that as a 7 seed, this team was underseeded- at this point in the season, it's all about matchups. Fun facts- Brenda Frese was a student-athlete and is an alum of Arizona. Former Maryland Assistant Coach Bett Shelby is on the Arizona staff. Expect a great game against two teams that have been tested all season. The opportunity to move on and the "last game on this floor" sentiment for our seniors, provide all the motivation this skilled, hardworking and enjoyable Terp team needs!
Go Terps!
FAN SCOUT
Maryland vs Holy Cross
The Holy Cross Crusaders hailing from Worcester, Massachusetts, earned an automatic bid into the NCAA Tournament by winning the Patriot League Tournament Championship. They upset top seed Boston University on BU's home court, in a closely contested matchup, capturing the schools 12th overall conference title and first since 2007. Head Coach Maureen Magarity is in her third season in the top spot. Magarity has a combined 21 years of playing and coaching experience at the Division I level and a lifetime spent in and around basketball, as the daughter of Dave Magarity, a 47 year college coaching veteran.
Holy Cross and Maryland met in the NCAA tournament in 1991. Despite being the higher seed, the game was played on the Crusaders home court, because Cole Field House was not available. The home team and underdog prevailed that day, recording the only Patriot League victory in NCAA history.
The team that Holy Cross brings into College Park on Friday, features a well balanced offense and tenacious defense that has held their opponents to a 36% shooting percentage. They will be led on this St. Patrick's day matchup by Bronaugh Power-Cassidy, a junior guard from Dublin, Ireland. Power-Cassidy was named to the Patriot League 2nd Team and leads the team in scoring, assists, blocks and steals. Senior guard Addisyn Cross was named to the Patriot League All Defensive Team and Frishman guard Kaitlyn Flanagan was named to the conference All-Rookie Team.
Expect an upset minded, fundamentally sound Crusader squad competing against a Terps team that has challenged themselves against top-tier programs all season. Fans opened the season by learning the names of these special athletes, stitched together out of necessity by a coaching staff who worked all season to develop this group of players into a formidable team. The team responded and Terp fans have enjoyed, and hope to continue the enjoyment! The Greenville 1 regional placement has the Terps flying under the radar somewhat and that's an ok place to be right now! Go Terps!