Through the first half of action, No. 4 Maryland women’s basketball found itself closer than it would have liked with Longwood, thanks in part to the Lancers’ strong shooting.
In the first minute of the second half, that would soon change.
Graduate student forward/guard Chloe Bibby blocked Tra’Dayja Smith’s shot attempt just six seconds into the half. Bibby kicked it up to junior guard Ashley Owusu, who found graduate student guard Katie Benzan for a three. On the Lancers’ next offensive possession, it was deja vu for the Terps. Sophomore forward/guard Angel Reese altered a shot at the rim and found Owusu on the outlet pass.