“Battle-tested” is one word that can be used to describe the 2021-22 version of No. 13 Maryland women’s basketball. The Terps (21-8, 13-4 Big Ten) only have elimination games ahead of them, and all previous blemishes can be forgotten with a historic run.
There are certainly mixed feelings surrounding head coach Brenda Frese’s ballclub heading into March Madness. Is this the team that was ranked preseason No. 4 and was one of the favorites to win the national title? Or will this group be remembered as the one who was haunted by adversity – getting off to its worst 18-game start in 18 seasons – and never reached its full potential?