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GAME NOTES • MARCH 25 • NCAA Tournament 15

07Maryland 2006 National Champions 08Women’s Five-Straight NCAA Tournament Appearances • Four-Straight 20-Win Seasons

Maryland Media Relations SCHEDULES/RESULTS Assistant Director/WBB Contact: Natalia Ciccone • [email protected] RANKING: 5 AP/6 ESPN/USA Today 2725 Comcast , Terrapin Trail, College Park, MD 20742 RECORD: 32-3, 13-1 ACC O31 US NATIONAL TEAM (Exh.) ...... L, 73-90 O: 301-314-7064 • C: 814-880-9062 • F: 301-314-9094 www.umterps.com Nov. 9-18 • Preseason WNIT N9 Princeton...... W, 76-52 State Farm Tip-Off Classic, Chapel Hill, N.C. N11 vs. #6/6 Oklahoma...... ESPN2...... W, 76-66 Quick Hits Preseason WNIT • Maryland is ranked fifth in the final Associated Press poll, appearing in the top five every week. N13 Delaware ...... W, 91-43 N16 #23/25 NOTRE DAME...... W, 75-59 • The Terps’ No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament is the second time in the history of the program they have N18 #4/4 LSU ...... W, 75-62 earned a top seed. • The Terrapins are making their second NCAA Sweet 16 appearance in three years and third in 16 years. It will N20 LOYOLA...... W, 98-50 be their seventh Sweet 16 showing all-time. N23 at UC Santa Barbara ...... W, 75-71 N25 at UCLA ...... FSN...... W, 79-75 • Maryland ended the home season with a 21-0 record, which is believed to be an NCAA record, also tying a N27 ...... W, 90-77 mark set by UNLV in 1978-79. • became only the fourth player in ACC history to score 2,200 points and grab 1,200 career Big Ten/ACC Challenge, College Park, Md. rebounds. N30 #19/17 OHIO STATE...... ESPNU...... W, 77-53 • Crystal Langhorne has had double-doubles in both games of the NCAA Tournament. Jimmy V Classic, Piscataway, N.J. • Junior eclipsed the 1,500-point mark for her career, also breaking the school’s single-sea- D3 at #4/6 Rutgers...... ESPN2...... L, 60-68 son free throws record vs. Nebraska. D5 middle tennessee state...... W, 74-69 • Junior Laura Harper needs just one to break the senior class school record. D7 NORTHERN IOWA...... W, 91-37 • Maryland surpassed its win total from a year ago. Last year’s team went 28-6 overall and 10-4 in ACC play. D9 TEMPLE ...... W, 64-46 • Maryland has recorded four-straight 20-win seasons for the first time in school history. D20 at James Madison ...... W, 71-65 • For the first time in the history of the program, Maryland has won 10 ACC games in three-consecutive seasons. Terrapin Classic, College Park, Md. Its 13 league wins and 92.9 winning percentage both tie school records. D29 RICHMOND...... W, 89-59 • The Terps’ four All-ACC selections are a school record. Crystal Langhorne is Maryland’s first four-time All-ACC D30 UMBC...... W, 98-56 honoree and one of just 10 in the history of the ACC to be named to three times. J3 at Wake Forest *...... W, 83-49 • Marissa Coleman’s three-straight All-ACC selections makes her one of four Terrapins all-time to be named J6 CLEMSON * ...... W, 110-46 all-conference at least three times. J10 at Boston College *...... W, 88-61 • The Terps are one of two teams in NCAA history to have four players with 1,300 career points on the roster J14 #10/13 DUKE *...... ESPN2...... W, 85-70 (along with 01-02 Connecticut). They are one of 12 known teams with four 1,000-point scorers. J18 at Virginia *...... RSN...... W, 74-62 • The Terps have had at least one player with a double-double in 29 of their 34 games and lead the country with J20 GEORGIA TECH * ...... W, 99-95 (2OT) 46 team double-doubles. J26 at North Carolina * ...... FSN...L, 86-97 (2OT) J31 MIAMI *...... W, 90-50 • Crystal Langhorne and are finalists for the Naismith and Wooden Awards. F4 at Virginia Tech *...... RSN ...W, 74-71 (OT) • Crystal Langhorne and Kristi Toliver were selected WBCA Region II All-Americans. F8 VIRGINIA *...... RSN...... W, 86-80 • Kristi Toliver is a finalist for the Award, presented to the nation’s top . F14 BOSTON COLLEGE *...... W, 78-51 F17 at #12/12 Duke *...... FSN...... W, 76-69 F24 FLORIDA STATE *...... W, 92-84 (OT) M2 at NC State *...... RSN...... W, 76-64 Top-Seeded Maryland Travels to Spokane for Sweet Sixteen • The No. 1 seed in the region, Maryland heads to Spokane for the Sweet Sixteen. It will face fourth-seeded ACC Tournament, Greensboro, N.C. Vanderbilt on Saturday, March 29 at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET. The Terrapins advance to the Sweet Sixteen for the M7 vs. #7 seed Boston College...... W, 93-81 second time in three years. M8 vs. #3 seed Duke...... FSN....L, 63-74 • Also surviving through to the Sweet Sixteen were sixth-seeded Pittsburgh, who the Terps beat earlier in the NCAA Tournament season at Comcast Center, and second-seeded Stanford, the Pac-10 champion. The winners of Saturday’s M23 vs. #16 seed COPPIN STATE...... ESPN...W, 80-66 games move on to the Elite Eight on Monday, March 31. M25 vs. #8 NEBRASKA...... ESPN2...W, 76-64 NCAA Spokane Regional • Both rounds of the tournament in Spokane will be televised nationally. Maryland’s first matchup against Vanderbilt M29 vs. #4 Vanderbilt...... ESPN..6 p.m. PT will be broadcast on ESPN with Debbie Antonelli and Dave Patsch calling the action. Heather Cox will be on M31 vs. #2 Stanford/#6 Pittsburgh...... TBA...... TBA the sidelines. A6 & 8 Final Four (St. Pete Times Forum), Tampa, Fla. all caps indicates home game; all times Eastern Terps Receive Top Five Final Ranking * Indicates ACC game RSN denotes games on Comcast SportsNet, Fox Sports South, Fox Sports • The Terrapins end the 2007-08 campaign ranked fifth in the Associated Press poll. It is the second time in three Florida years Maryland finishes with a top-five national ranking. ESPN2, CSTV, FSN (Fox Sports, Comcast SportsNet) - national • The Terps have been ranked in the top five in the writers’ poll every week this season, reaching as high as No. 3 and never falling below No. 5. Their only three losses have come to No. 2 North Carolina and No. 7 Rutgers on the road, and a neutral-site setback to No. 10 Duke. 16 GAME NOTES • MARCH 25 • NCAA Tournament

QUICK FACTS PROBABLE STARTERS Location:...... College Park, Md. Founded/Enrollment...... 1807/35,102 MARYLAND President...... Dr. C.D. Mote, Jr. No. player Pos. cl. stats notes Athletics Director...... Deborah A. Yow 1 Crystal Langhorne C/F Sr. 17.1 ppg, 9.4 rpg Double-doubles in the first two rounds Conference...... Atlantic Coast Nickname...... Terrapins, Terps 5 Marah Strickland g Fr. 8.3 ppg, 3.2 rpg Honorable Mention ACC All-Freshman Team Home Court (Capacity)...... Comcast Center (17,950) 15 Laura Harper F/C Sr. 14.3 ppg, 8.6 rpg Shooting 61.1 percent from the field Head Coach...... (Arizona ‘93) 20 Kristi Toliver g Jr. 16.8 ppg, 7.5 apg Averaging 16.0 pts, 6.5 reb, 7.0 asst in the tourney Career Record...... 201-84 (9 years) 25 Marissa Coleman g/F Jr. 16.0 ppg, 7.7 rpg 19 points, six rebounds vs. Nebraska Record at Maryland...... 144-54 (6 years) Assistant Coach...... Erica Floyd (Ohio State ‘93) Assistant Coach...... Daron Park (Montana State ‘94) Assistant Coach...... Diane Richardson (Frostburg State ‘80) • Seven Maryland opponents appear in the final top 25 poll. This season’s schedule featured games against Rutgers (#7), Dir. of Bball Oper...... Rhet Wierzba (Austin Peay ‘04) LSU (#4), Oklahoma (#11) and Notre Dame (#19). Conference rivals North Carolina (#2), Duke (#10) and Virginia (#23) Admin. Asst. to Recruiting Coord..Billy Fennely (Iowa State ‘07) also finish the campaign in the rankings. 2006-07 Overall Record...... 28-6 2006-07 ACC Record (Finish)...... 10-4 (3rd) • Four more opponents are receiving votes in the AP poll: Ohio State, Pittsburgh, Temple and Middle Tennessee State. Postseason...... NCAA Second Round (1-1) Letterwinners Returning/Lost...... 8/2 Maryland Sixth in Coaches Poll Starters Returning/Lost...... 4/1 Newcomers...... 5 • The Terrapins slipped to No. 6 in the USA Today/ESPN Coaches Poll after falling in the ACC Tournament semifinals and remains there for the second week in a row. Terps On the Tube • The Terps have been ranked every week and have appeared in the top five of the coaches poll for all but three weeks of the season. The final poll will be released following the national championship game. Maryland appeared on TV 11 times this season, includ- • The seven Maryland opponents appearing in the top 25 coaches poll this week are ACC foe North Carolina (#2), LSU (#5), ing seven national telecasts on ESPN2, ESPNU and Rutgers (#7), Duke (#10), Oklahoma (#13), Notre Dame (#19) and Virginia (#23). Fox Sports Net while making regular appearances on • Four more opponents are receiving votes: Ohio State, Pittsburgh, Temple and Middle Tennessee State. the ACC’s (Comcast Sports Net in the Baltimore/Washington, D.C. area). Entering Last TIme Out the postseason, the Terps will find themselves on • Maryland went on an 11-3 run in the last five minutes to hold off eighth-seeded Nebraska, 76-64, in the second round of national television, once again, with the ACC Tourna- the NCAA Tournament at Comcast Center. The game marked the final contest for the 2008 Terrapin seniors on their home ment appearing on FSN and the NCAA Tournament on court. ESPN/ESPN2. • Senior Crystal Langhorne had her second-straight double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds. Juniors Kristi Toliver and Marissa Coleman each added 19 points and six rebounds. Day Date Game TV Time Sun. Nov. 2 vs. Oklahoma ESPN2 W, 76-66 • The Terps ran out to an early 15-point lead, going ahead 32-17 with just over five minutes remaining in the first half. But (State Farm Tip-Off Classic) the Huskers used an 18-2 run to close to within 34-33 at the break. After trading baskets and the game tied at 45-45 with Sun. Nov. 25 at UCLA FSN W, 79-75 under 15 minutes to play, the Terps seems to take controle, although Nebraska did not give up easily. Fri. Nov. 30 Ohio State ESPNU W, 77-53 • Maryland overcame a 33.3 percent shooting performance in the first half, shooting 51.5 percent in the second half and (Big Ten/ACC Challenge) 42.9 percent for the game. It also outrebounded Nebraska, 47-34. Yvonne Turner had 23 points for NU, but no other player Mon. Dec. 3 at Rutgers ESPN2 L, 60-68 cracked double digits. (Jimmy V Classic) Mon. Jan. 14 Duke ESPN2 W, 85-70 Two Named to WBCA Region Team Fri. Jan. 18 at Virginia RSN W, 74-62 • Crystal Langhorne and Kristi Toliver were voted to the WBCA Region II All-America team. Langhorne becomes the first Sat. Jan. 26 at North Carolina FSN L, 86-97 2OT Terrapin to earn all-region nods three times. Mon. Feb. 4 at Virginia Tech RSN W, 74-71 OT Fri. Feb. 8 Virginia RSN W, 86-81 • The duo were also selected two of 40 finalists for the State Farm/WBCA All-America team, an honor which Langhorne Sun. Feb. 17 at Duke FSN W, 76-69 earned last season. Sun. Mar. 2 at NC State RSN W, 76-64 Sat. Mar. 8 vs. Duke (ACCs) FSN L, 63-74 Langhorne is ACC PLayer of the Year Sun. Mar. 23 vs. Coppin St (NCAA) ESPN W, 80-66 • In her final season with the Terrapins, Crystal Langhorne, who has marked her career as a consistent force down low, was voted the 2008 ACC Player of the Year, becoming only the second Terrapin and the first since 1989 to earn the honor. RSN - Regional Sports Network (Comcast SportsNet, Fox Langhorne received 23 of 49 votes, ahead of North Carolina’s (12), teammate Kristi Toliver (8), NC State’s Sports South, Sun Sports); (5) and UNC’s Rashanda McCants (1). ESPN2, ESPNU, FSN (Fox College Sports) - national. • Langhorne is the one of only four players in the history of the ACC to receive the ACC’s Rookie of the Year honor, which WAtch it on TV & the Web! she received in 2005, and Player of the Year nod in their careers. Fourth season of • A two-time All-American, Langhorne is a four-time All-ACC performer, a first in the history of the program. She is the one Under the Shell Underway: of only 10 players in league history to be named to the first team three times. For the fourth year in a row, Maryland women’s basketball fans will get an up-close look at the School-Record 4 Terps Earn ACC Honors Terrapins in the fourth season of Under the Shell • Four Terrapins were voted to the All-ACC team, a record for the program. Crystal Langhorne and Kristi Toliver earned the which premiers this week on CSTV on Thursday, most number of points (144) and first-team votes (46 out of 49). Marissa Coleman was named to the second team, receiving Jan. 24 at 10:30 a.m. Fans in the Baltimore/ five first-team votes and 83 points, while Laura Harper was on the third team with 48 points. Washington, D.C. area can also watch the show • Langhorne became Maryland’s first four-time All-ACC honoree and first three-time first team selection. She was a third on Comcast SportsNet on Saturdays at 10 a.m. team pick as a freshman and was selected to the first team her last three seasons. Archived shows and bonus features are also avail- • Toliver was a third team pick last year. Her selection along with Langhorne’s makes it the first time since 1989 and the third able at www.umterps.com/undertheshell. time overall that Maryland had two players named to the first team the same year. SCHEDULE: • Coleman was voted to the second team for the third-straight year, making her only the fourth player in Maryland women’s Thursdays CSTV 10:30 a.m. basketball history, along with Langhorne, (2004-06) and (1987-89), to earn all-conference nods Saturdays CSN 10 a.m. at least three times. • Harper received her first All-ACC honor and was named to the third team. GAME NOTES • MARCH 25 • NCAA Tournament 17

Langhorne Earns Scholar-Athlete Honor • LAST TIME OUT • AP Top 25 Poll • Maryland’s Crystal Langhorne’s talents on the court have #5/6 Maryland 76, Nebraska 64 RANK TEAM REC. PTS PVS overshadowed her abilities in the classroom. Earning a March 25, 2008 • Comcast Center (College Park, Md) 1. Connecticut (49) 30-1 1249 1 cummulative grade point average of 3.43 in communica- 2. North Carolina* (1) 30-2 1189 2 tions, Langhorne was named the ACC Scholar-Athlete Nebraska (21-12) 3. Tennessee 30-2 1157 3 Player FG 3FG FT O/D Reb PF TP A TO Blk S Min 4. Stanford 29-3 1087 6 for women’s basketball, becoming the first-ever player to 23 Kelsey Griffin f 4-9 0-2 1-2 3/4 7 3 9 1 3 0 3 25 52 Danielle Page c 2-5 0-1 0-0 1/4 5 5 4 0 1 2 0 16 5. Maryland 30-3 1012 5 receive the award. The honor was established in September 22 Yvonne Turner g 8-16 5-9 2-3 2/2 4 2 23 6 4 0 0 33 6. LSU 27-5 1010 7 to be awarded to the top junior or senior in their respective 24 Dominique Kelley g 1-3 1-1 1-2 1/2 3 3 4 1 2 0 1 11 7. Rutgers 24-6 953 4 sport. 32 Tay Hester g 2-9 0-1 1-3 1/2 3 3 5 0 2 0 2 28 8. California 26-5 879 10 05 Kaitlyn Burke 2-5 0-3 1-2 0/1 1 1 5 1 0 0 0 18 9. Baylor 24-5 773 8 • A candidate must have maintained a 3.0 GPA over their 11 Nicole Neals 3-9 0-3 0-1 1/2 3 0 6 1 0 0 1 19 10. Duke* 23-9 759 12 13 Kala Kuhlmann 0-0 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 13 11. Texas A&M 23-7 691 17 career and a 3.0 during the last two semesters to qualify 40 Cory Montgomery 4-9 0-3 0-0 0/2 2 2 8 2 1 0 0 29 12. Utah 27-3 657 15 for the honor. 42 Nikki Bober 0-0 0-0 0-0 1/0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 8 TEAM 1/4 5 13. Oklahoma 21-7 641 11 • Langhorne is a two-time Academic All-American and a Totals 26-65 6-23 6-13 11/23 34 20 64 13 14 2 7 200 14. Old Dominion 26-4 621 16 15. Kansas State 21-8 505 19 three-time Academic All-ACC honoree. She has also been #5/6 Maryland (32-3) 16. West Virginia 24-6 485 14 named to the ACC Honor Roll three times. Player FG 3FG FT O/D Reb PF TP A TO Blk S Min 17. Notre Dame 23-8 466 9 15 Laura Harper f 2-8 0-0 3-6 2/4 6 3 7 2 1 0 2 28 18. Oklahoma State 23-6 456 20 25 Marissa Coleman f 7-16 1-3 4-5 1/5 6 1 19 0 0 2 1 36 19. george Washington 25-6 380 13 Frese Claims 200th Victory 01 Crystal Langhorne c 6-9 0-0 6-7 4/8 12 3 18 1 5 0 3 34 05 Marah Strickland g 1-5 0-2 0-0 3/1 4 1 2 0 2 1 0 25 20. Vanderbilt 23-8 241 21 • Maryland head coach Brenda Frese won her 200th game, 20 Kristi Toliver g 6-20 1-6 6-6 1/5 6 3 19 7 6 0 1 33 21. Marist 31-2 209 24 claiming an 80-66 victory over Coppin State in the first round 21 Ashleigh Newman 1-1 1-1 0-0 2/5 7 4 3 0 0 0 0 26 22. UTEP 27-3 205 18 of the NCAA Tournament. Frese is in her ninth season as 24 Drey Mingo 0-0 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 23. Louisville 23-8 141 NR 55 Jade Perry 4-4 0-0 0-0 0/2 2 1 8 0 0 2 0 17 24. Virginia* 23-9 114 25 a head coach, making stops at Ball State and Minnesota, TEAM 3/1 4 1 25. Ohio State 22-8 82 22 before landing in College Park in 2002-03. Totals 27-63 3-12 19-24 16/31 47 17 76 10 14 5 7 200 Others receiving votes: Georgia 75, Pittsburgh 56, Wyoming • Frese boasts a 201-83 mark making amazing turnarounds Score by Periods 1st 2nd Total 54, Hartford 16, Arizona State 13, Chattanooga 12, Xavier 10, at all three programs. The 2002 Associated Press Coach Nebraska 33 31 64 DePaul 8, Southern Methodist 8, Syracuse 8, Liberty 6, Purdue #5/6 Maryland 34 42 76 6, UW-Green Bay 4, Iowa 3, Boise State 2, Michigan State 2, of the Year, she has been at College Park for six seasons, North Carolina A&T 2, Temple 2, TCU 1. recording a 144-54 mark on the Terrapin sideline. NU: 40.0 FG%; 26.1 3FG%; 46.2 FT%. MD: 42.9 FG%; 25.0 3FG%; 79.2 FT%. ATTENDANCE: 8715. * ACC opponent; Bold indicates 2007-08 opponent Langhorne’s Reaches Another Milestone • Crystal Langhorne has scored over 2,200 points and grabbed over 1,200 rebounds in her career. She is only the fourth player ESPN/USA Today Coaches Poll in ACC history to achieve the feat. RANK TEAM REC. PTS PVS 1. Connecticut (30) 32-1 773 1 2. North Carolina* (1) 30-2 741 2 2007-08 HONORS 3. Tennessee 30-2 714 3 4. Stanford 30-3 673 4 ACC PREDICTIONS Crystal Langhorne 5. LSU 27-5 644 5 ACC Media, SIDs & Coaches...... 1st Wooden Award Finalist 6. Maryland 30-3 621 6 Mechelle Voepel (ESPN.com)...... 1st Preseason Candidate 7. Rutgers 24-6 599 7 (ESPN.com)...... 1st Preseason & Midseason Wooden Award Candidate 8. California 26-6 508 9 Graham Hayes (ESPN.com)...... 1st Preseason & Midseason Naismith Award Candidate 9. Texas A&M 26-7 496 12 Beth Mowins (ESPN.com)...... 1st AP Preseason All-American 10. Duke* 23-9 492 10 Charlie Creme (ESPN.com)...... 1st ESPN.com Preseason All-American 1st team 11. Baylor 24-6 483 8 Debbie Antonelli (CSTV.com)...... 1st ACC Preseason Player of the Year 12. Old Dominion 29-4 423 14 Lindy’s Preseason All-American 1st team 13. Oklahoma 21-8 354 11 PRESEASON RANKINGS Women’s Basketball Mag. Preseason All-American 1st team 14. Oklahoma State 25-7 331 17 CSTV.com...... 2nd CBSSportsline.com Mag. Preseason All-American 1st team 15. Kansas State 21-9 281 15 ESPN.com Top 25...... 3rd Sporting News Preseason All-American 1st team 16. george Washington 25-6 277 16 Sporting News Magazine...... 3rd Athlon’s Preseason All-American 2nd team 17. Utah 27-4 271 13 SLAM Magazine...... 3rd CSTV.com Preseason All-American 2nd team 18. West Virginia 24-7 243 18 CBSSportsline.com Magazine...... 4th CSTV.com Preseason All-ACC First Team 19. Notre Dame 23-8 216 19 Lindy’s...... 4th Preseason All-ACC 20. Vanderbilt 23-8 199 20 Women’s Basketball Magazine...... 4th ESPN.com Top-Five Center in the nation 21. Louisville 24-9 170 22 Athlon Sports...... 5th SI Preseason All-American 1st team 22. Marist 31-2 165 21 Terrapin Classic MVP 23. Virginia 23-9 105 23 INDIVIDUAL HONORS ACC Player of the Week (12/3, 1/7, 1/21) 24. georgia 22-9 62 24 Marissa Coleman Sports Illustrated First Team All-American 25. Texas-El Paso 27-3 44 25 Preseason Wade Trophy Candidate ESPN.com Second Team All-American Others receiving votes: Liberty 35, Hartford 30, Pittsburgh Preseason Wooden Award Candidate CBSsportsline.com First Team All-American Preseason Naismith Award Candidate 20, Texas 20, DePaul 18, Western Kentucky 18, Ohio State ACC Player of the Year 12, Chattanooga 10, Wyoming 6, Iowa 4, Middle Tennessee ESPN.com Preseason All-American 2nd First Team All-ACC Preseason All-ACC 4, Xavier 3, Iowa State 2, Southern Methodist 2, Temple 2, Second Team All-ACC Tournament Arizona State 1, Syracuse 1, TCU 1, UW-Green Bay (26-5) 1. Sporting News Preseason All-American 2nd team ACC Scholar Athlete Lindy’s Preseason All-American 3rd team ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-District 2 1st team * ACC opponent; Bold indicates 2007-08 opponent; CSTV.com Preseason Honorable Mention All-American ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-America 2nd team ESPN.com Best Wing in the nation Terrapin Classic All-Tournament Team Kristi Toliver ACC Player of the Week (11/12; 12/31) Wooden Award Finalist Sports Illustrated Second Team All-American Preseason Wade Trophy Candidate Terps in the Polls Second Team All-ACC Preseason & Midseason Wooden Award Candidate Preseason & Midseason Naismith Award Candidate Week AP Coaches Week AP Coaches Laura Harper Sporting News Preseason All-American 3rd team Pre 4 4 Jan. 14 4 4 Preseason & Midseason Naismith Award Candidate CSTV.com Preseason All-American 3rd team Sporting News Preseason All-American 2nd tem SI Preseason All-American 2nd team Nov. 12 3 3 Jan. 21 4 3 CSTV.com Preseason Honorable Mention All-American Preseason WNIT Most Valuable Player Nov. 19 3 3 Jan. 28 5 5 ACC Player of the Week (12/24) ACC Player of the Week (11/19, 2/11) Nov. 26 3 3 Feb. 4 4 4 Third Team All-ACC Finalist Dec. 3 3 6 Feb. 11 4 5 Sports Illustrated Second Team All-American Dec. 10 4 5 Feb. 18 4 5 Jade Perry ESPN.com Second Team All-American Dec. 17 4 5 Feb. 25 5 5 Preseason WNIT All-Tournament team CBSsportsline.com Second Team All-American Dec. 24 5 5 Mar. 3 5 4 First Team All-ACC Marah Strickland Dec. 31 5 5 Mar. 10 5 6 Honorable Mention ACC All-Freshman Team Jan. 7 4 4 Mar. 17 - 6 18 GAME NOTES • MARCH 25 • NCAA Tournament

Home Sweet Home ACC STANDINGS • Maryland has won a school-record 21 home games, breaking the program mark set during the 2005-06 campaign, the third- as of March 26 longest active streak in the NCAA. Old Dominion has the longest active win streak at 27. ACC Overall • Maryland finished the home season undefeated, winning 19 home victories. The 20th and 21st home victories came in the Teams W L Pct. W L Pct. Streak NCAA Tournament. It is believed to be an NCAA record. UNLV posted 21 wins at home in 1978-79, before the NCAA. North Carolina*^ 14 0 1.000 32 2 .941 W15 Maryland^ 13 1 .929 32 3 .914 W2 Duke^ 10 4 .714 25 9 .735 W2 Ungracious Hosts Virginia^ 10 4 .714 24 10 .706 L1 • Completing the non-conference schedule capturing the Terrapin Classic, Maryland has a 21-game home win streak against Georgia Tech^ 7 7 .500 22 10 .688 L2 non-conference opponents. Florida State^ 7 7 .500 19 14 .576 L1 Boston College@ 7 7 .500 21 11 .656 W1 • The Terps’ last non-conference loss at Comcast Center was to Ohio State in the second round of the 2005 NCAA Tournament. NC State@ 6 8 .429 19 12 .613 W1 • Since moving to Comcast Center in 2002-03, the Terps have gone 50-4 in non-conference games. The four losses were Clemson 4 10 .286 12 19 .387 L1 Virginia Tech 2 12 .143 15 15 .500 L1 to teams ranked in the top 25 at the time of the meeting. Wake Forest 2 12 .143 15 15 .500 L2 Miami 2 12 .143 9 21 .300 L7 Cramming Comcast * ACC regular-season & tournament champion; ^ NCAA Tournament team; @ WNIT team • For the second-straight year, Maryland is among the top 10 in the nation in attendance. The Terps end the home season ranked eighth in the country with a 7,947 average atten- ACC STATS dance, according to the unofficial figures compiled by the • LAST TIME VS. PITT • Univesrity of Wisconsin. Maryland surpasses the 150,000 SCORING (as of 3/10)...... Overall...... ACC #3/3 Maryland 90, Pittsburgh 77 Crystal Langhorne...... 3rd 17.1...... 1st 19.5 mark for the second-straight year. Nov. 27, 2007 • Comcast Center (College Park, Md.) Kristi Toliver...... 4th 16.8...... 4th 17.6 • In 2006-07, the Terrapins had a school-record 152,523 fans Pittsburgh (3-2) Marissa Coleman...... 9th 16.0...... 12th 15.2 come to Comcast Center for 16 home games. Its 9,533 Player FG 3FG FT O/D Reb PF TP A TO Blk S Min Laura Harper...... 14th 14.3...... 15th 14.9 45 Marcedes Walker c 1-8 0-0 5-11 5/2 7 4 7 0 5 1 0 29 fans per game was the best singel-season jump in average REBOUNDING 00 Mallorie Winn g 1-2 1-2 0-0 0/0 0 2 3 3 4 0 1 23 Crystal Langhorne...... 2nd 9.4...... 3rd 10.1 attendance, more than double the previous year’s average 14 Jania Sims g 7-14 0-1 0-0 1/2 3 2 14 4 1 0 5 35 25 Shayla Scott g 2-5 2-3 0-0 0/0 0 5 6 0 0 0 0 24 Laura Harper...... 5th 8.6...... 2nd 10.2 attendance. Maryland finished sixth in average attendance 33 Xenia Stewart g 0-3 0-1 0-0 0/1 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 12 Marissa Coleman...... 7th 7.7...... 10th 7.4 01 11-23 0-0 8-8 2/3 5 4 30 0 1 0 0 28 PERCENTAGE 02 Sophronia Sallard 0-0 0-0 0-0 0/2 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 Crystal Langhorne...... 2nd .646...... 2nd .636 03 Ashley Henderson 0-0 0-0 0-0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Laura Harper...... 3rd .611...... 3rd .625 10 Taneisha Harrison 2-7 0-1 2-2 0/3 3 5 6 1 0 0 0 20 11 Karlyle Lim 0-0 0-0 2-2 0/0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 2 Marissa Coleman...... 12th .462...... -- -- 20 Ashleigh Braxton 1-1 1-1 0-0 0/0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 2 ASSISTS 22 Chelsea Cole 1-2 0-0 3-4 2/3 5 2 5 0 0 0 3 19 Kristi Toliver...... 1st 7.49...... 2nd 7.36 55 Sylvie Tafen 0-0 0-0 1-2 0/1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 Marissa Coleman...... -- --...... T8th 3.21 TEAM 1/1 2 STATISTICAL Totals 26-65 4-9 21-29 11/18 29 25 77 9 13 1 11 200 PCT. Kristi Toliver...... 1st .860...... 1st .859 #3/3 Maryland (9-0) Marissa Coleman...... 3rd .815...... 5th .811 COMPARISON Player FG 3FG FT O/D Reb PF TP A TO Blk S Min Laura Harper...... 13th .687...... 15th .663 15 Laura Harper f 7-12 0-0 7-9 2/7 9 2 21 2 5 2 1 30 25 Marissa Coleman f 5-8 0-1 6-7 2/6 8 3 16 3 0 1 1 29 Crystal Langhorne...... -- --...... 13th .677 Spokane Regional 01 Crystal Langhorne c 6-8 0-0 3-4 4/9 13 2 15 5 5 1 0 27 STEALS TEAM COMPARISONS 05 Marah Strickland g 3-8 2-3 0-0 1/0 1 5 8 1 3 1 0 34 Marissa Coleman...... -- --...... T14th 1.79 20 Kristi Toliver g 5-8 2-3 8-8 0/4 4 2 20 4 4 0 0 32 Kristi Toliver...... -- --...... T14th 1.79 Maryland Category Vanderbilt 14 Kat Lyons 0-0 0-0 0-0 0/1 1 1 0 1 3 1 1 14 21 Ashleigh Newman 1-4 0-2 0-0 0/1 1 3 2 0 1 0 0 11 5/6...... Ranking...... 20/20 3PT FIELD GOAL PCT. 24 Drey Mingo 0-3 0-0 0-2 0/1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 Marah Strickland...... 2nd .408...... 3rd .390 81.9...... Scoring...... 71.2 55 Jade Perry 1-4 0-0 6-6 2/1 3 2 8 1 1 0 0 17 Kristi Toliver...... 4th .379...... 5th .330 TEAM 1/1 2 .493...... Field Goal Pct...... 468 Totals 28-55 4-9 30-36 12/31 43 21 90 17 22 6 3 200 3PT FIELD GOALS MADE Kristi Toliver...... 3rd 2.14...... 3rd 2.07 .382...... 3-Point Field Goal Pct...... 387 Score by Periods 1st 2nd Total Marah Strickland...... 10th 1.51...... 7th 1.64 .749...... Free Throw Pct...... 664 Pittsburgh 28 49 77 Marissa Coleman...... 14th 1.26...... -- -- #3/3 Maryland 44 46 90 43.1...... Rebounds...... 36.8 BLOCKS PITT: 40.0 FG%; 44.4 3FG%; 72.4 FT%. MD: 50.9 FG%; 44.4 3FG%; 83.3 FT%. Laura Harper...... 8th 1.31...... 5th 1.64 +11.2...... Rebounding Margin...... +3.7 ATTENDANCE: 5954. Marissa Coleman...... 13th 0.86...... T9th 1.14 13.3...... Offensive Rebounds...... 11.7 • LAST TIME VS. SU • / RATIO 29.8...... Defensive Rebounds...... 25.1 Kristi Toliver...... 2nd 1.66...... 4th 1.45 Maryland 82, Stanford 48 • NCAA Tournament Marissa Coleman...... 14th 1.02...... 8th 1.05 15.9...... Assists...... 16.2 March 14, 1982 • Cole Field House (COLLEGE PARK, MD.) 17.7...... Turnovers...... 17.4 Stanford (19-8) OFFENSIVE REBOUNDS Player FG 3FG FT O/D Reb PF TP A TO Blk S Min Crystal Langhorne...... 4th 3.52...... 2nd 4.00 6.9...... Steals...... 10.1 20 Meg Metzger f 5-17 1-1 5 4 11 1 4 0 0 28 Laura Harper...... 5th 3.14...... 4th 3.64 22 Jane Hoff f 6-13 0-0 8 1 12 5 2 1 0 31 3.5...... Blocks...... 3.0 24 Louise Smith c 4-13 0-0 6 4 8 0 5 0 1 34 DEFENSIVE REBOUNDS 03 Debi Gore g 3-6 0-0 0 2 6 6 7 0 1 36 Marissa Coleman...... 2nd 6.06...... T3rd 6.14 First Meeting...... Series Wins...... First Meeting 11 Ann Miller g 2-6 1-2 6 3 5 1 1 0 0 24 Crystal Langhorne...... 3rd 5.90...... T3rd 6.14 Stanford Category Pittsburgh 21 Angie Paccione 2-3 0-0 2 1 4 0 1 0 0 14 Laura Harper...... 4th 5.43...... 2nd 6.57 10 Leigh Pederson 1-1 0-0 2 2 2 1 0 0 0 7 4/4...... Ranking...... RV/RV 44 Noel Hanrahan 0-0 0-0 1 1 0 1 3 0 0 4 TEAM STATS 23 Mary Bradach 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 75.1...... Scoring...... 70.9 14 LeeAnn Margerum 0-4 0-0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 11 Scoring...... 2nd 81.9...... T1st 85.5 25 Judy Carter 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 Scoring Defense...... 9th 64.1...... 6th 67.8 .459...... Field Goal Pct...... 427 TEAM 3 Scoring Margin...... 2nd +17.9...... 2nd +17.7 Totals 23-64 2-3 33 18 48 15 24 1 2 200 Free Throw Percentage...... 1st .749...... 1st .746 .322...... 3-Point Field Goal Pct...... 335 Maryland (23-6) Field Goal Percentage...... 1st .493...... 2nd .486 .724...... Free Throw Pct...... 690 Player FG 3FG FT O/D Reb PF TP A TO Blk S Min Field Goal Percentage Defense...... 5th .385...... 4th .392 14 Myra Waters f 7-14 0-0 10 2 14 3 3 0 3 32 3PT Field Goal Percentage...... 1st .382...... 2nd .331 41.3...... Rebounds...... 41.8 33 Debbie Lytle f 5-6 0-1 5 0 10 13 6 0 4 37 3PT Field Goal Pct. Defense...... 2nd .283...... 3rd .261 12 Belinda Pearman c 6-10 1-2 0 2 13 0 1 1 0 27 Rebounding Offense...... 2nd 43.1...... 2nd 44.2 +7.6...... Rebounding Margin...... +.9 4 Jasmina Perazic g 9-14 2-3 10 1 20 4 2 0 0 33 Rebounding Defense...... 2nd 31.9...... 2nd 34.9 22 Marcia Richardson g 6-9 0-0 1 1 12 6 1 0 2 31 13.2...... Offensive Rebounds...... 15.6 24 Lydia McAliley 0-4 2-4 6 2 2 0 1 2 0 14 Rebounding Margin...... 1st +11.2...... 1st +9.3 21 Chris Johnson 0-1 2-2 1 0 2 0 0 0 1 9 Blocks...... 6th 3.54...... 5th 3.79 28.1...... Defensive Rebounds...... 26.2 30 Julie Silverberg 1-1 0-0 2 0 2 1 0 0 0 7 Assists...... 3rd 15.89...... 2nd 15.50 31 Kim Johnson 2-2 1-2 2 3 5 0 2 0 0 5 Steals...... 12th 6.91...... 8th 8.14 17.5...... Assists...... 14.6 32 Dorothy Smith 1-2 0-0 1 0 2 0 1 1 0 5 Turnover Margin...... 11th -2.60...... 9th -1.86 13.3...... Turnovers...... 15.7 TEAM 2 Assist/Turnover Ratio...... 2nd 0.90...... 1st 0.85 Totals 37-63 8-14 40 11 82 27 17 5 10 200 Offensive Rebounds...... 10th 13.26...... 4th 13.79 7.9...... Steals...... 7.6 Score by Periods 1st 2nd -- Total Defensive Rebounds...... 1st 29.83...... 1st 30.43 5.1...... Blocks...... 4.7 Stanford 25 23 -- 48 3PT Field Goals Made...... 1st 6.06...... 2nd 5.57 Maryland 43 39 -- 82 MD leads, 1-0...... Series...... MD leads, 7-0 SU: 35.9 FG%; 66.7 FT%. MD: 58.7 FG%; 57.1 FT%. ATTENDANCE: 500. GAME NOTES • MARCH 25 • NCAA Tournament 19 last season, the highest ranking for the Terrapins in program history. NATIONAL STATS (Through 3/16) RECORD WHEN... • Maryland has recorded three of the top 10 attendances in ACC history Team this season (vs. Duke, vs. Virginia and vs. Florida State), also three of Scoring 2nd 82.2 Overall...... 32-3 the top 30 attendance marks in the nation. Its attendances vs. Duke In ACC Games...... 13-1 Scoring Defense 170th 64.0 vs. Ranked Opponents...... 6-3 and Florida State, both of which drew more than 15,000 fans each, are Scoring Margin 6th 18.2 At Home...... 21-0 among the top 10 attendances in the nation this season. Field Goal % 1st 49.7 Away...... 9-2 Neutral Sites...... 2-1 • Maryland also owns nine of the top 10 attendance marks in league FG% Defense 73rd 38.2 Free Throw % 38th 74.6 Leading at the Half...... 28-1 history. Margin 4th 11.0 Tied at the Half...... 2-0 Trailing at the Half...... 2-2 3PT FG/G 44th 6.2 In Overtime...... 3-1 Two Terrapins Selected Wooden Finalists 3PT FG% 10th 38.7 Games decided by more than 10 points...... 22-3 • ACC Player of the Year Crystal Langhorne and junior Kristi Toliver were W-L Percentage 5th 90.9 (30-3) Games decided by 6-10 points...... 5-0 named one of 17 finalists for the John R. Wooden Award, presented Assists Per Game 25th 16.0 Games decided by 5 points or less...... 5-0 to the nation’s top collegiate player. The winner of the award will be Blocks Per Game 103rd 3.6 When Scoring First...... 24-1 announced on April 12 at the Los Angeles Athletic Club. Steals Per Game 271st 6.9 Score 80 or more points...... 2-1 TO Per Game 156th 17.8 Score 70-79 points...... 15-0 Score 60-69 points...... 1-2 • Maryland and Connecticut were the only teams with two ballotted players, Fouls Per Game 23rd 14.4 Score 50-59 points...... 0-0 while the ACC had three total. Assist/TO Ratio 55th 0.90 Less than 50 points...... 0-0 Allow more than 80 points...... 4-1 Individual Allow 70-79 points...... 5-1 Terps Receive Honors By National Publications K. Toliver 4th 7.5 APG Allow 60-69 points...... 11-1 • While Maryland took a break from basketball after the ACC Tournament, 29th 85.0 FT% Allow 50-59 points...... 8-0 three national publications handed out its postseason honors. 36th 39.2 3FG% Allow less than 50 points...... 5-0 56th 1.71 A/TO Ratio Outshooting Opponent...... 29-1 • Sports Illustrated announced its All-American team with junior Kristi Outshot by Opponent...... 3-2 67th 16.8 PPG Shoot 50% or above from the field...... 15-0 Toliver earning a spot on the first team. Senior Crystal Langhorne and 70th 2.2 3FG/G Shoot 46-49% from the field...... 10-0 junior Marissa Coleman were named to the second team. M. Coleman 64th 81.9 FT% Shoot 41-45% from the field...... 5-3 Shoot 36-40% from the field...... 3-0 • Langhorne was a first-team selection by cbssportsline.com, while Toliver L. Harper 3rd 64.0 FG% Shoot 31-35% from the field...... 0-0 was listed on the second team. 57th 8.8 RPG Shoot 30% or lower...... 0-0 98th 1.4 BPG Allow 50% shooting or above...... 1-0 • ESPN.com selected Toliver and Langhorne to its second team All- C. Langhorne 2nd 64.6 FG% Allow 46-49% shooting from the field...... 2-0 American squad. 39th 9.2 RPG Allow 41-45% shooting from the field...... 8-2 72nd 16.7 PPG Allow 36-40% shooting from the field...... 10-1 • Maryland was the only team to have more than one player seleced in Allow 31-35% shooting from the field...... 7-0 Allow 30% shooting or lower...... 4-0 any of the publications’ honors. FT% better than opponent...... 21-2 FT% worse than opponent...... 10-1 Strickland Among Top ACC Rookies National Attendance FT% better than 90%...... 2-0 FT% 81-90%...... 5-0 • Maryland freshman Marah Strickland was voted an Honorable Team (Games) Total Avg. FT% 71-80%...... 16-2 Mention ACC All-Freshman, the league announced on Tuesday. 1. Tennessee (15) 236,940 15,796 FT% 61-70%...... 8-1 She received 16 points, missing the top five cut. FT% 60% or worse...... 1-0 2. Connecticut (19) 199,103 10,479 Opponent FT% above 90%...... 1-0 • Strickland, the younger sister of former Terp Marché (1999- Opponent FT% 81-90%...... 1-0 3. Oklahoma (13) 129,527 9,964 Opponent FT% 71-80%...... 13-0 02), started all but one game this season. She led the league 4. Purdue (14) 132,079 9,434 Opponent FT% 61-70%...... 7-1 Opponent FT% 60% or worse...... 10-2 in three-point shooting for most of the season, and currently 5. Iowa St. (17) 159,592 9,388 ranks second in the category. Make 8 or more three pointers...... 11-0 6. Texas Tech (17) 158,230 9,308 Between 6-7 three pointers...... 4-1 Between 4-5 three pointers...... 8-1 Lucky 13 7. New Mexico (18) 154,511 8,584 Less than 4 three pointers...... 9-1 • Maryland’s 13-1 ACC record ties the school mark. The wins 8. Maryland (21) 166,883 7,947 Opponents Make 8 or more three pointers...... 5-0 Between 6-7 three pointers...... 10-0 are the most since 1992 when the Terps went 13-3. The Terps 9. Notre Dame (16) 112,253 7,016 Between 4-5 three pointers...... 5-2 first won 13 ACC games in 1989 to set the standard. 10. Michigan St. (13) 90,182 6,937 Less than 4 three pointers...... 12-1 Outrebounding Opponent...... 30-1 • The 92.9 winning percentage this season also matches the Outrebounded by Opponent...... 1-1 winning percentage set in 1989, when the team also went Rebounds are Equal...... 1-1 13-1. TOP SENIORS Less turnovers than Opponent...... 10-0 More turnovers than Opponent...... 19-3 TERP SENIOR CLASS RECORDS Turnovers are Equal...... 3-0 10 Cubed 2007-08 116-23 .841 One player in double figures...... 0-0 • For the first time in the history of the program, Maryland has won at 2006-07 102-33 .756 Two players in double figures...... 0-0 least 10 ACC games in three-consecutive seasons. Three players in double figures...... 9-1 1990-91 91-33 .734 Four players in double figures...... 16-2 • Under head coach Brenda Frese, the Terps have posted at least a .500 1982-83 91-30 .752 Five players in double figures...... 6-0 1991-92 90-33 .732 All five starters in double figures...... 3-0 league record in five of her last six years at the Maryland helm. It is the 1989-90 89-34 .724 None...... 0-0 first time the Terps have had five-straight .500 or better campaigns in 1983-84 89-31 .742 Leading with 10:00 minutes left...... 27-2 ACC play since the 1993-94 season. Trailing with 10:00 minutes left...... 5-1 1980-81 89-29 .754 Tied with 10:00 minutes left...... 0-0 1988-89 87-36 .707 Leading with 5:00 minutes left...... 28-1 Frese Delivers Twin Boys 1981-82 87-32 .731 Trailing with 5:00 minutes left...... 4-2 • Head coach Brenda Frese gave birth to twin boys on Sunday, Feb. ACC SENIOR CLASSES Tied with 5:00 minutes left...... 0-0 17, welcoming Markus William (5 lbs, 5 oz; 18.5 in.) and Tyler Joseph Leading with 1:00 minute left...... 28-1 North Carolina 129-12 .915 Trailing with 1:00 minute left...... 4-2 (6 lbs, 12 oz; 19.25 in.) into the world. The boys are the first children Duke 119-19 .862 Tied with 1:00 minute left...... 0-0 for Frese, 37, and her husband, Mark Thomas. The team was given Maryland 116-22 .841 On Monday...... 2-1 the good news at the end of shootaround on the morning of their win NC State 87-38 .696 On Tuesday...... 4-0 Florida State 87-42 .674 On Wednesday...... 1-0 at Duke. On Thursday...... 6-0 Virginia 84-48 .636 On Friday...... 7-0 • When the team gathered for the first time this school year, Frese ended Boston College 75-49 .605 On Saturday...... 1-2 the team meeting with a surprise announcement. Frese broke the news Virginia Tech 72-52 .581 On Sunday...... 11-0 that she and Thomas were expecting twins this year. Georgia Tech 70-51 .579 In November...... 10-0 Wake Forest 53-66 .445 In December...... 6-1 In January...... 7-1 She’s Back Miami 50-68 .424 In February...... 5-0 Clemson 40-78 .339 In March...... 4-1 • During her pregnancy, Maryland head coach Brenda Frese had been In April...... 0-0 restricted by her doctors from traveling to road games since December. 20 GAME NOTES • MARCH 25 • NCAA Tournament In her sixth season at the Maryland helm, Frese missed the Terps Earn ACC Weekly Nods first six road games of the ACC season, she also missed the Broken Records team’s trips to UC Santa Barbara, UCLA and James Madison. Four different Terrapins have been selected the However, the coach made a surprise showing at the team’s Below is a quick look at the team and individual ACC’s Player of the Week this season, earning the game at NC State, flying in the morning of the game to coach records and Maryland has broken this season, and honor a school-record eight times in 16 weeks of the Terps. milestones they have achieved. the season. Below is a look at the selections. • Frese has been at every home game this season but one. Crystal Langhorne Marissa Coleman (2) She was not on the sideline for the Terps’ contest vs. Middle Scoring Record • Nov. 12: 17.0 ppg, 10.0 rpg in two games Tennessee State because of illness. She returned to the Rebounding Record vs. #6 Oklahoma had 20 pts, 12 reb., shooting 9- Comcast Center sidelines one week after delivering twins Maryland men’s & women’s Rebounding Record for-17. Also had 5 asst., 3 stls.; vs. Princeton had for the Senior Day festivities. She was on the bench for the 2,000 Points 14 pts on 6-for-12 shooting with 8 reb. First ACC second half of the Terps’ win over Florida State. 1,000 Rebounds Player of the Week of the season. • Coach Frese was back on the court coaching at practice prior First Terrapin to 2,000 Points • Dec. 31: 20.5 ppg, 9.0 rpg, 83% 3FG in two games to the ACC Tournament and traveled to Greensboro with the First Terrapin to 1,000 Rebounds vs. Richmond had 18 of 23 points in the first team. First 2,000-Point, 1,000-Rebound wbb player at MD half and grabbed 10 boards. 4-for-5 from 3-point First 1,000-Point, 1,000-Rebound wbb player at MD range; vs. UMBC had six of team’s 17 threes, Terps Lead the Nation in Double-Doubles Career games started 18 pts, 8 reb., six assists, a and a block. • Maryland’s 47 team double-doubles are the most for any team Career ACC Players of the Week Terrapin Classic All-Tournament Team. in the nation this season. At least one Terp has achieved the feat in 30 of the team’s 35 games. Five different Terrapins Kristi Toliver have recorded a double-double this season. 1,000 Career Points Laura Harper (1) ACC single-season three-point makes • Dec. 24: 24 pts, 9 reb. at James Madison Career three-point makes Helped Maryland snap JMU’s 30-game home win Double-Trouble • In 35 games this season, the Terps have recorded 47 double- Career free throw shooting streak. Also 8-for-10 from the charity. First-career doubles and at least one double-double has been posted in 500 Career assists ACC Player of the Week honor. all but five games. Marissa Coleman Crystal Langhorne (3) • National Player of the Year candidate Crystal Langhorne has 1,000 Career Points • Dec. 3: 16.0 ppg, 9.5 rpg, 70% FG in two games recorded a team-leading 15 double-doubles this season. She First MD player with 1,000 pts, 700 reb., 300 asst, vs. Pittsburgh recorded her 45th-career double- recorded her 50th-career double-double in the win at Boston 100 blks double with 15 pts, 13 reb. in just her second College. Thirteen of those double-doubles have come in the Career free throw shooting (prior to Toliver) game back from injury. vs. #17/19 Ohio State, last 20 games, including double-doubles in both games of the NCAA Tournament. Harper has 12, her latest coming against Laura Harper needed 17 points on 8-for-12 shooting Duke in the ACC semifinals. 1,000 Career Points • Jan. 7: 20.0 ppg, 9.0 rpg, 83% 3FG in two games Broke Career Blocks Record at Wake Forest had her third-straight double- • Junior Marissa Coleman is third on the team with 10 double- double, netting 15 pts with 10 reb. doubles so far, most recently achieving the feat at NC State, Ashleigh Newman vs. Clemson had 25 pts, 8 reb., going 10-for-12, Junior Kristi Toliver has accounted for seven double-doubles. Consecutive-Games Played with career-high tying four steals. It was fifth- She has achieved the feat achieving double figures in points Most Games Played career ACC Weekly honor, a school record. and assists. • Jan. 21: 22.3 ppg, 12.7 rpg, 57% 3FG in 3 games • Senior Jade Perry recorded double-doubles three times, as Brenda Frese vs. Duke had 16 pts, 7 reb. in win, snapping a well, reaching double digits in points and rebounds. 200 Career Wins nine-game home losing streak to the Devils Team at Virginia had 20 pts, 16 reb., breaking the Leaving Last Year Behind • With its final regular-season win at NC State, Maryland picked ACC Single-game 3-Point Makes (17) program’s scoring record with her third bucket of School record for ACC Players of the Week the game. up its 29th victory of the season, surpassing its win total from a year ago. The Terps also surpassed their ACC win total from Four-straight 20 win seasons vs. Georgia Tech had 31 pts, 15 reb., including Three-straight double-digit win ACC seasons her 1,100th career board. Scored nine of the last year. The 2006-07 Terrapins went 28-6 overall and 10-4 in the league. School record for home victories team’s 17 pts in the overtimes. It was her second- 13 ACC wins (tie) straight double-double. 92.9 ACC winning percentage (tie) Good for at LEAST 10 • National Player of the Year candidate Crystal Langhorne can be counted on for at least 10 points a game, reaching double Kristi Toliver (2) figures in 27 of 29 games this season. • Nov. 19: 23.3 pts, 8.0 apg, 3.7 rpg in 3 games Notched third-straight double-double vs. • In her career, Langhorne has reached double figures in 123 career games (out of 132), which ranks seventh all-time in Delaware; 25 pts, 7 asst vs. #23/25 Notre NCAA history. Dame. 23 pts, 7 asst in win over #4/4 LSU in WNIT championship game. WNIT MVP. 57.1 % shooting, including 55% from three-point. • Feb. 11: 22.0 pts, 8.5 apg, 3.5 rpg in 2 games at Virginia Tech had 28 points on 10-for-16 Record by Lineup shooting, also going 7-for-8 from the free throw G - Toliver, G - Strickland, G - Coleman, F - Harper, C - Langhorne ...... 24-3 line. vs. Virginia had seventh double-double with vs. Oklahoma (11/11), Pittsburgh (11/27), Ohio State (11/30), at Rutgers (12/3), Middle Tennessee State (12/5), Northern 16 points, 12 assists. Nine points coming in the Iowa (12/7), Temple (12/9), at James Madison (12/20), Richmond (12/29), UMBC (12/30), at Wake Forest (1/3), last six minutes. 8-for-8 from the free throw line. Clemson (1/6), at Boston College (1/10), Duke (1/14), at Virginia (1/18), Georgia Tech (1/20), at North Carolina (1/26), Mi- ami (1/31), Virginia Tech (2/4), Virginia (2/8), Boston College (2/14), at Duke (2/17), at NC State (3/2), vs. Boston College (3/7), vs. Duke (3/8), Coppin State (3/23), Nebraska (3/25) G - Toliver, G - Newman, F - Perry, F - Harper, C - Langhorne ...... 1-0 Florida State (2/24) G - Toliver, G - Strickland, G - Coleman, F - Harper, C - Perry ...... 7-0 Princeton (11/9), Delaware (11/13), Notre Dame (11/16), LSU (11/16), Loyola (11/20), at UC Santa Barbara (11/23), at UCLA (11/25) GAME NOTES • MARCH 25 • NCAA Tournament 21 Langhorne’s Jersey Honored • Crystal Langhorne had her jersey honored at Maryland’s final regular- Team Double-Doubles Records Watch.. season home game vs. Florida State. Langhorne’s jersey is the fifth 1. Maryland 47 women’s basketball jersey to hang in the Comcast Center rafters. 2. Oklahoma 40 Several current Terps have not only left their mark • Langhorne owns numerous records at Maryland. The only multiple 3. Xavier 33 in the Maryland record book, but are peppering All-American at Maryland, she is the program’s all-time scoring and 4. Louisiana Tech 30 their names all over the ACC records. A look below at where the Terps rank all-time in the league in rebounding leader. She is the only men’s or women’s player at Maryland 5. James Madison 30 several career categories. to score 2,000 points and collect 1,000 rebounds. A three-time All-ACC 6. Idaho State 27 honoree and 2005 ACC Rookie of the Year, she also owns the school Connecticut 27 SCORING: and ACC records for field goal percentage. 8. Central Florida 26 Crystal Langhorne 7th 2,206 • Langhorne’s jersey will hang alongside all-time legends Vicky Bullett, North Carolina 26 SCORING AVERAGE: Shay Doron, Tara Heiss and Jasmina Perazic. Southern Miss 26 Crystal Langhorne T21st 16.6 10. UC Irvine 25 Head of the Class Western Kentucky 25 REBOUNDING: • The 2007-08 senior class was recognized for Senior Day prior to the Crystal Langhorne 6th 1,212 start of the contest vs. Florida State. REBOUNDING AVERAGE: • This year’s senior class will leave Maryland as the winningest class in the history of the program. Crystal Langhorne, Laura Crystal Langhorne T19th 9.1 Harper, Ashleigh Newman and Jade Perry have won 116 games, one of only two classes to claim 100 victories during their careers. It is the only class to have 20-win seasons every year. FIELD GOALS MADE: • A senior in academic standings, Christie Marrone was also honored on Senior Day. She announced earlier this season Crystal Langhorne 7th 873 she would be graduating from Maryland this summer. FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE: • This senior class has also won 84.1 percent of its games played , shattering the pervious record of 80.4 percent which was Crystal Langhorne 1st .652 set by the 1978-79 senior class. Laura Harper T18th .568

Charity Points FREE THROWS MADE: • Maryland has been an offensive machine over the last few years, but it does not just come from layups, jump shots or three Crystal Langhorne 9th 460 pointers. The Terps are also getting some freebees from the free throw stripe, averaging 10.7 more points per game than FREE THROW ATTEMPTS: their opponents from the line (19.0 ppg vs. 8.3 ppg). Crystal Langhorne 4th 733 • Maryland is shooting a league-best 74.9 percent from the free throw line. FREE THROW PERCENTAGE: Toliver Breaks Another 3-Point Mark Kristi Toliver 2nd .871 • Junior Kristi Toliver has already broken the Maryland career three-point shooting record and owns the ACC’s single-game Marissa Coleman 11th .817 three-point shooting mark. In the ACC Tournament semifinal against Duke, she claimed three-point mark, breaking the ASSISTS: program’s single-season record for makes. Kristi Toliver 9th 568 • Toliver has knocked down 75 threes this season, breaking her own mark of 72 which she set last season. ASSISTS PER GAME: Backed By Barack Kristi Toliver T4th 5.6 • When democratic primary candidate Barack Obama visited the University of Maryland campus on Feb. 11, he did not fail BLOCKS: to mention the Maryland women’s basketball team’s 2006 National Championship banner. Speaking in front of a near Laura Harper 10th 196 capacity crowd at Comcast Center, Obama recognized the Terps and singled them out to the crowd. After a loud cheer from the audienc, the candidate called out to them, “if I had brought my sneakers, I’d suit up and play against you. I’ve BLOCKS PER GAME: still got game ... I do.” According to newspaper reports, Obama has a superstition of playing basketball on the morning of Laura Harper T15th 1.7 primary caucuses. 3-FIELD GOALS MADE: Terps are Top Shooting Team in the Nation Kristi Toliver 12th 206 • With the latest NCAA rankings released on March 16, the Terrapins were the top shooting team in the country, ranking first 3-FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED: in field goal shooting, knocking down almost 50 percent of their shot attempts. Kristi Toliver 21st 505 • Maryland is ranked in the top 10 in five more categories. It boasts the second-best scoring average in the nation, ranked fourth in rebounding margin, sixth in scoring margin and 10th in three-point field goal percentage. The Terps’ 90.9 percent 3 FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE: winning percentage (reflecting a 30-3 record) is ranked fifth in the country. Kristi Toliver 6th .408 Marissa Coleman T10th .396 • In the indvidual rankings, senior Crystal Langhorne is second in the nation in field goal shooting. She led the country in the category the last two years. Junior Kristi Toliver is fourth in the nation in assists per game. Both are also ranked in the top 100 in several different categories. • Senior Laura Harper boasts the third-best shooting percentage in the nation, while Marissa Coleman is in the top 65 in free throw percentage.

Harper Blocks Her WAY INTO RECORD BOOK • Senior Laura Harper’s block in the win over Boston College on Valentine’s Day broke the Maryland career record, which had stood for 28 seasons. Harper has had 196 blocks in her career, breaking ’s mark of 186 set from 1978-80. • Harper currently ranks 10th all-time in ACC history in career blocks, while her 1.7 career blocks average is in the top 15.

Toliver Selected Finalist for Top Point Guard Honor • Junior Kristi Toliver was selected a finalist for the Nancy Lieberman Award, presented to the nation’s top Division I women’s basketball player. Toliver is joined on the list by eight other point guards. • Toliver is the only point guard in the ACC on the list of final nominees. • Toliver is fourth in the nation in assists per game (7.5), threatening the ACC’s single-season record. She is also averaging a career-best 16.8 ppg. • Toliver was a finalist for the honor last year, as well. 22 GAME NOTES • MARCH 25 • NCAA Tournament

Newman Selected for Coaching Workshop TOP ACC ATTENDANCES • Senior Ashleigh Newman was selected one of 53 participants for the 2008 class of Nike’s “So You Want to Be A Coach” workshop. In its sixth year, the WBCA will host the two-and-a-half day workshop in Tampa, Fla., April 4-6. Top 10 ACC Attendance Marks: 1. 17,950 Feb. 18, 2007 Coleman Joins Elite Company Maryland vs. Duke (Comcast Center) • In the win at Virginia Tech, junior Marissa Coleman joined very elite company, becoming the first Maryland women’s basketball 17,950 Jan. 28, 2007 player with 1,000 points, 700 rebounds, 300 assists and 100 blocks. Only two other players in ACC history have achieved Maryland vs. North Carolina (Comcast Center) that feat. Former All-Americans (2687 points, 789 rebounds, 509 assists, 149 blocks) and Iciss Tillis (1712 3. 17,243 Feb. 13, 2005 points, 946 rebounds, 301 assists, 151 blocks) have reached those milestones in league history. Maryland vs. Duke (Comcast Center) Draining Threes 4. 16,135 Feb. 24, 2008 • Maryland has made at least a three pointer in 121-consecutive games. The streak dates back to Jan. 29, 2005 at Arizona. Maryland vs. Florida State (Comcast Center) 5. 16,097 Jan. 8, 2006 Iron Terp Maryland vs. Duke (Comcast Center) • With her appearance in the game at Boston College on Consecutive Games Played Thursday, Jan. 10, Ashleigh Newman broke the school record 6. 15,531 Jan. 14, 2008 for most-consecutive games played, making her 124th career 1. 139 Ashleigh Newman (2005-pres.) Maryland vs. Duke (Comcast Center) showing. 2. 123 Christy Winters (1987-90) 7. 14,500 Feb. 12, 1992 • Newman has played every game of her career (139 total) and 3. 120 Marcia Richardson (1981-84) Maryland vs. Virginia (Cole Field House) broke former Terrapin Christy Winters’ mark, who played every 4. 117 Marché Strickland (1999-02) 8. 13,446 Feb. 22, 2004 game of her career from 1987-90. 5. 116 Shay Doron (2004-07) Maryland vs. Duke (Comcast Center) 9. 12,066 Feb. 8, 2008 Langhorne is Right On Virginia at Maryland (Comcast Center) • Two-time All-American Crystal Langhorne is having another solid season from the floor, currently ranked second in the 10. 11,520 Jan. 12, 1991 nation in field goal percentage (as of March 16). Virginia at NC State (Reynolds Coliseum) • Langhorne has been in the top five in field goal shooting since qualifying for the statistical minimums after the North Carolina game on Jan. 26 and has made 64.6 percent of her shots from the floor. ACC PRESEASON PICKS • Langhorne boasts a 65.2 percent career shooting percentage, which is an ACC record and ranks among the top 15 all-time in NCAA history across all divisions and is in the top five in NCAA Division I history. 2007-08 Preseason Poll Boarding School 1. Maryland (27) • Maryland, the leading rebounding team in the nation the last two years, has shown that controlling the glass can affect the 2. North Carolina (10) outcomes of games. The Terps are 112-9 when outrebounding opponents since 2004-05 and 6-14 when they collect the 3. Duke same or fewer caroms than their opponents. 4. Florida State 5. Georgia Tech • The Terps have outrebounded their opponents in 30 games this season, coming out even against Ohio State and Rutgers. 6. Virginia Maryland was outrebounded for the first time since last year’s ACC Tournament semifinals in the win over Middle Tennessee State and then again at North Carolina. 7. NC State 8. Clemson 9. Virginia Tech Toliver Breaks ACC Assist Record 10. Miami • First team All-ACC performer Kristi Toliver broke the ACC’s single-season assist record, a mark which had stood for 30 11. Boston College years. The record was perviously held by former Terrapin and Hall of Famer Tara Heiss. She had dished 249 assists 12. Wake Forest during the 1977-78 campaign. Preseason Player of the Year • Toliver has handed out 262 assists so far this season. CRYSTAL LANGHORNE, MARYLAND It’s All Academic, Too Preseason Rookie of the Year • Senior Crystal Langhorne is an All-American Jasmine Thomas, Duke on the court and in the classroom. For the What Returns vs. What’s Lost second-straight year, she was voted to the Category...... 06-07 Total....Return...... Lost.....%Return Preseason All-ACC ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All- Points...... 2,810...... 2,334...... 476...... 83.1 Crystal Langhorne, Maryland America team, earning a spot on the second FG Made...... 1,056...... 837...... 183...... 79.3 Marissa Coleman, Maryland team. FG Att...... 2,110...... 1,705...... 405...... 80.8 Erlana Larkins, North Carolina , Duke • Langhorne was an ESPN The Magazine/ 3PG Made...... 190...... 162...... 28...... 85.3 Khadijah Whittington, NC State CoSIDA Academic All-District 2 team for the 3PG Att...... 512...... 430...... 82...... 84.0 third-straight year. She is a communications FT Made...... 508...... 426...... 82...... 83.9 major and boasts a 3.43 grade point average. FT Att...... 682...... 580...... 102...... 85.0 She was a third-team Academic All-American last season. Rebounds...... 1,527...... 1,323...... 204...... 86.6 Off. Rebounds...... 495...... 427...... 68...... 86.3 What a Comeback! Def. Rebounds...... 1,032...... 896...... 136...... 86.8 • Maryland’s 21-point comeback at Virginia Tech Assists...... 621...... 519...... 102...... 83.6 on Feb. 4, 2008 tied the third-largest deficit Turnovers...... 622...... 535...... 87...... 86.0 overcome by a team to win in NCAA history. Blocks...... 144...... 135...... 9...... 93.8 The Terrapins trailed 31-10 in the first half with Steals...... 266...... 209...... 57...... 78.6 10:13 remaining in the first half, before winning the game in overtime, 74-71. Minutes...... 6,800...... 5,561...... 1,239...... 81.8

• The largest comeback overcome was a 32- Averaged 82.6 per game in 06-07; return 68.6 ppg this season, point deficit by Texas State vs. UT San Antonio lost 14.0. Averaged 44.9 rpg in 06-07; return 38.9 this season, lost on Feb. 18, 2006. Texas State won the game, 6.0 rpg 73-71. Oregon came back from a 22-point GAME NOTES • MARCH 25 • NCAA Tournament 23 deficit against Arizona to win, 75-71, on March 4, 2000, while Louisiana Tech posted a 21-point comeback on Feb. 9, 1989 over Old Dominion to win 72-71. Fastest Terps to 1,000 Name # of Games Langhorne First to 2,000 1. Crystal Langhorne (2005-pres.) 60 • Already first in career scoring and rebounding all-time at Maryland, Crystal Langhorne had not finished achieving new 2. Shay Doron (2004-07) 64 heights. On Jan. 31 against Miami, she became the first 2,000-point scorer in program history, needing just two points to 3. Deanna Tate (1986-89) 68 reach the feat. 4. Vicky Bullett (1986-89) 69 • Langhorne is the 16th player all-time in ACC history to reach the mark. 5. Kris Kirchner (1978-80) 70 6. Tara Heiss (1975-78) 72 Langhorne Breaks Maryland scoring & Rebounding Record 7. Marissa Coleman (2006-pres.) 74 • Two-time All-American Crystal Langhorne has broken numerous records in her career at Maryland, this season, rewriting 8. Kristi Toliver 78 the scoring and rebounding marks. (1990-93) 78 Deedee Warley (1999-02) 78 • With her third basket in the win at Virginia on Jan. 18, Langhorne became Maryland’s all-time scoring leader, breaking 11. Chequita Wood (1983-86) 81 Vicky Bullett’s mark of 1,928 set from 1986-89. Christy Winters (1987-90) 81 • Langhorne became the only Terrapin woman to score 2,000 points, doing so against Miami on Jan. 31. She also ranks 13. Marcia Richardson (1981-84) 82 among the all-time ACC scoring leaders, ranking sixth having scored 2,206 points in her career. Marché Strickland (1999-02) 82 • Langhorne broke the all-time women’s rebounding record on Dec. 3, 2007 at Rutgers, surpassing Vicky Bullett’s (1986-89) 15. Stephanie Cross (1995-98) 83 mark of 968. She became the first-ever Terrapin women’s basketball player to grab 1,000 rebounds in Maryland’s win at 16. Laura Harper (2005-pres.) 88 James Madison on Dec. 20, 2007 and also became only the 15th woman in the history of the ACC to do so. Langhorne has grabbed 1,212 boards in her career, ranked sixth all-time in the ACC. NCAA TEAMS WITH FOUR 1,000 PT SCORERS Langhorne Joins 2,000-Point, 1,000-Rebound Club • The first Maryland women’s basketball player to score 2,000 points, senior Crystal Langhorne became the first Maryland 1988-89 basketball player, men’s or women’s, to record 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds. Northern Illinois - Lisa Foss, Gena Stubbs, • Langhorne also became the 106th player in NCAA history (since 1982) to join the 2,000-point, 1,000-rebound club. There Carol Owens, Tammy Hinchee are two other active players in the NCAA to reach the milestone (, Oklahoma and Natalie Dorma, Idaho 1995-96 State), making it 108 players in the history of the NCAA to join the 2,000-point, 1,000-rebound club. Connecticut - , , Jamelle Elliott, Carla Berube • Five players in ACC history (including the pre-NCAA era), including Langhorne, have achieved the feat. 1998-99 West Virginia - Maria Tchobanova, Christie LANGHORNE Eclipses Elmore’s Rebounding Record Lambert, Rebecca Burbridge, Ilse Opstaele • In Maryland’s 88-61 win at Boston College on Jan. 10, Crystal Langhorne broke Maryland’s overall (men’s or women’s) 2000-01 rebounding record, previously held by Terrapin men’s legend (1972-74) for 34 years. Elmore and Langhorne Connecticut - , Swin hold the distinction of being the only two players at Maryland to eclipse the 1,000 rebound mark. Cash, , Tamika Williams 2001-02 • Elmore was a 1974 All-American and a three-time all-conference selection under Coach . A 1,000-point scorer Connecticut -, , Tamika as well, he also still holds the school record for career rebounding average (12.2) and single-season average (14.7 in 1974). Williams, Asjha Jones He is the only player at Maryland, men’s or women’s, to grab over 400 rebounds in a season (412, 1974). 2003-04 • Langhorne grabbed 18 boards in the rout over BC to surpass Elmore’s mark and now has 1,212 rebounds in her career. St. Joseph’s - Erin Brady, Stephanie Graff, She ranks sixth in the ACC all-time in total rebounds. Irina Krasnoshiok, Amra Mehmedic Kansas State - , , Langhorne Finalist for Class Award Laurie Koehn, Megan Mahoney • Crystal Langhorne was selected as one of 10 finalists for the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award. The list was pared down from Penn State - Kelly Mazzante, Tanisha Wright, the preseason candidates list of 30. Jess Brungo, Jess Strom 2004-05 • The award is presented annually to the NCAA Division I senior Student-Athlete of the Year who exemplifies excellence in Connecticut - , Jessica Moore, the classroom, in character and competition. CLASS is an acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying Barbara Turner and Ann Strother in School. The award was launched during the 2001-02 season has developed into the nation’s premier tribute for college Michigan State - Lindsay Bowen, Kristin seniors. Haynie, Kelli Roehrig, Liz Shimek • The 10 names will be placed on the official ballot for a nationwide vote during the NCAA Tournament in March. Fan balloting 2007-08 will be coupled with votes from coaches and media to determine the recipient. The award was conceived by sportcaster Maryland - Marissa Coleman, Laura Harper, Dick Enberg, who continues to serve as Honorary Chairman. Previous winners on the men’s side include Maryland’s Juan Crystal Langhorne, Kristi Toliver Dixon, who won it in 2002. West Virginia - Meg Bulger, Chakhia Cole, LaQuita Owens, Toliver Moves into 2nd On MD’s Assist LIst * information compiled by K-State Sports • A finalist for the Nancy Lieberman Award, presented to the nation’s top point guard, junior Kristi Toliver has become an Information Office even stronger floor general. • Spending part of her summer at Point Guard College refining her skills, Toliver dished out 10 assists against Miami, moving into second all-time at Maryland. She became only the fourth player in the history of the program and 26th in the history of the ACC to dish 500 helpers. Her 568 helpers rank in the top 10 in the league all-time.

Speaking of Milestones... • Senior Jade Perry has played all kinds of roles since joining the Terps as a freshman. A scorer and a rebounder, she has netted 746 points in her career and is nearing the 600-rebound mark, hauling down 605 boards to date. • Perry has also played in 137 career games, the second-most game appearance in school history. She is chasing classmate Ashleigh Newman, who has played 139 career games in a Maryland uniform, breaking the record formerly held by former teammate Shay Doron (134).

Toliver Becomes All-Time Free Throw Shooting Leader • With her first trip to the free throw line against Duke on Jan. 14, junior Kristi Toliver moved right into first place on Maryland’s all-time free throw shooting list, bumping classmate Marissa Coleman for the top spot on the chart. 24 GAME NOTES • MARCH 25 • NCAA Tournament • Toliver boasts an 87.1 free throw shooting mark in 278 attempts, which also ranks second all-time in the ACC. She entered MD’s Top Performances the game vs. the Blue Devils needing just one free throw attempt to qualify for the minimums. 30-point games • Coleman needed just one free throw attempt to qualify for the record entering the first game of the season. She held the By Point Total top spot until Toliver made her 200th trip to the line. Coleman boasts an 81.7 career free throw shooting percentage, which 1. 39 Shay Doron at Florida State, 1/16/05 is also in the top 15 in the history of the ACC. 39 Dafne Lee at Wake Forest, 2/16/90 39 Kris Kirchner vs. LaSalle, 2/14/80 • The duo bested former Terrapin Marché Strickland who held the record of 80.2 percent since 2002 heading into the 2007-08 4. 37 Shay Doron vs. North Carolina, 1/9/05 campaign. 5. 36 Vicky Bullett at Penn State, 1/14/87 6. 34 Crystal Langhorne vs. Baylor, 3/25/06 (NCAA) 34 Crystal Langhorne at Wake Forest, 1/29/06 34 Tara Heiss at Delaware, 1/24/76 Terps in the HIstory Books again 9. 33 Crystal Langhorne vs. N. Colorado, 2/28/05 • With three players reaching the 1,000-point plateau this season, this year’s Maryland squad becomes the 11th known team 33 Vicky Bullett vs. Ohio State, 3/24/88 in NCAA history with four 1,000 point scorers and the first-ever ACC team to do so. 33 Marcia Richardson at Drake, 11/27/82 12. 32 Shay Doron at Wake Forest, 1/9/04 • Full list of 12 teams can be found on page 9. West Virginia recently achieved the feat this season. Research compiled by 32 Renneika Razor at Penn State, 12/4/02 Kansas State Sports Information office. 32 Marché Strickland vs. Georgia Tech, 1/23/00 32 Branka Bogunovic vs. Western Michigan, 12/2/98 32 Deanna Tate at Texas, 3/25/89 Give Me 20 32 Carla Holmes at Virginia, 2/15/89 32 Vicky Bullett vs. Penn State, 2/24/88 • Maryland was the first team in the nation to win 20 games with its Jan. 14 win over No. 10/13 Duke. With the win, head 32 Vicky Bullett vs. Illinois, 12/29/87 coach Brenda Frese has led the Terps to four-straight 20-win seasons, the first time in the history of the program they have 32 Deanna Tate vs. North Carolina, 3/3/86 accomplished the feat. 32 Marcia Richardson at NC State, 2/18/84 22. 31 Crystal Langhorne vs. Georgia Tech, 1/20/08 • The Terrapins were also the first team to win 10 games, playing 14 games in the first 31 days of the season. 31 Deedee Warley vs. Morgan State, 2/3/99 31 Vicky Bullett vs. Duke, 2/4/89 31 Deanna Tate at Long Beach State, 12/27/88 Terps Garner Record Number of ACC Nods 31 Debbie Lytle vs. NC State, 2/14/81 • With senior Laura Harper’s selection on Dec. 24, Maryland broke the program’s record for most ACC Player of the Week 31 Kris Kirchner vs. Howard, 12/1/79 nods in a season. To date, the Terrapins have garnered eight weekly picks in 16 weeks of the season. 31 Tara Heiss vs. Immaculata, 3/7/78 28. 30 Marissa Coleman vs. Duke, 1/14/08 • Four different Terrapins have received ACC Player of the Week honors, with senior Crystal Langhorne earning the honor 30 Marissa Coleman at UC Santa Barbara, 11/23/07 three times. Junior Marissa Coleman and Kristi Toliver garnered the recognition twice. No other conference team has as 30 Crystal Langhorne vs. Mount St. Mary’s, 12/4/05 many honorees. 30 Crystal Langhorne vs. St. John’s, 3/21/06 (NCAA) 30 Deanna Tate at Stephen F. Austin, 3/23/89 • The Terps broke the previous record of three weekly honors, which was set during the 1988-89 campaign then tied in 30 Vicky Bullett vs. NC State, 3/6/89 2005-06. 30 Edna Campbell at North Carolina, 2/21/87 30 Edna Campbell vs. Wake Forest, 2/10/87 • Crystal Langhorne’s six-career ACC Player of the Week selections is an individual school record. The old record of four 30 Vicky Bullett at Clemson, 2/7/87 was held by former Terrapin Jessie Hicks who garnered four nods from 1991-93. 30 Marcia Richardson at North Carolina, 1/7/84 30 Marcia Richardson at Howard, 12/1/82 30 Kris Kirchner vs. Wayland Baptist, 3/23/78 The Big 3-0 30 Tara Heiss at NC State, 1/28/78 • Maryland’s had three 30-point individual performances this season. One of the most versatile players in the country, Marissa 30 Mary Briese vs. Old Dominion, 1/21/76 Coleman has netted a career-high 30 twice this season, while senior Crystal Langhorne recorded the sixth 30-point outing By Player (Years at Maryland) 7 Vicky Bullett (1986-89) of her career. 6 Crystal Langhorne (2005-pres.) 4 Marcia Richardson (1981-84) • Coleman became one of only 16 players in school history to score at least 30 points in a game. She dropped 30 on UC Deanna Tate (1986-89) Santa Barbara on Nov. 23, 2007. It was the 40th time in school history a player had netted at least 30 points. She matched 3 Shay Doron (2003-present) that performance performance against 10th-ranked Duke, going 9-for-13 from the floor, 4-of-5 coming from downtown. She Tara Heiss (1975-78) also became one of only 12 players in school history to record multiple 30-point games. Kris Kirchner (1978-80) 2 Marissa Coleman (2006-pres.) • Langhorne dropped 31 points, three short of her career high, in the double-overtime thriller against Georgia Tech. In 2005- Edna Campbell (1987-88) 06, she had four 30-point performances, the most by a Terrapin all-time in one season. 1 Branka Bogunovic (1997-00) Mary Briese (1975-78) Carla Holmes (1988-91) Toliver Breaks Maryland’s 3-Point Record Dafne Lee (1989-92) • Junior Kristi Toliver became the first Terrapin in school history to make 200 three pointers, knocking down the milestone Debbie Lytle (1980-1983) Marché Strickland (1999-02) bucket in the overtime win over Florida State. At Wake Forest in the ACC opener, Toliver broke the Maryland record for Deedee Warley (1999-00) three-point makes in a career. In a Season (Year) • Toliver has made 206 threes since arriving in College Park. Her most memorable three-pointer, however, is the one she 4 Crystal Langhorne (2005-06) 3 Deanna Tate (1988-89) nailed in the 2006 National Championship game with six seconds remaining in regulation over Duke’s 6-foot-7 , Vicky Bullett (1987-88) sending the game into overtime. The Terps would eventually win the national title. 2 Marissa Coleman (2007-08) Shay Doron (2004-05) • Toliver broke the record previously held by Tiffany Brown, who made 172 threes from 1997-2000. Vicky Bullett (1988-89) Vicky Bullett (1986-87) Edna Campbell (1986-87) Overtime is Still Our Time Marcia Richardson (1983-84) • Despite its double-overtime loss at North Carolina, overtime is still the Terps’ time. Maryland is 12-2 under head coach Marcia Richardson (1982-83) Brenda Frese, including 3-1 this season. Two of the overtime games were at home and two were on the road. Kris Kirchner (1979-80) Tara Heiss (1977-78) • Maryland’s double-overtime game against Georgia Tech was its first overtime game since the Terps’ win in the NCAA 20-Rebound games Championship victory over Duke in 2006. After going to overtime six times that season, Maryland went 57 games without 23 Debbie Jones vs. Howard, 12/11/76 going to OT until the overtime game vs. the Yellow Jackets. 23 Angie Scott vs. Towson State, 3/1/75 22 Crystal Langhorne at Miami, 2/17/05 • In the very next game, Maryland went to double overtime again, losing to UNC. It was the Terps’ first loss in overtime since 22 Kris Kirchner at Rutgers, 2/2/80 Jan. 16, 2005 at Florida State, a one overtime game. 22 Laurie Donnelly vs. Federal City, 2/24/72 20 Laura Harper vs. Georgia Tech, 1/20/08 • The overtime game againt GT was the first at Comcast Center since Feb. 1, 2003 and the first double overtime game since 20 Myra Waters vs. Georgetown, 12/6/80 Feb. 23, 1994 at Cole Field House. 20 Angie Scott vs. Old Dominion, 1/21/76 20 Fran Lake vs. Bridgewater, 2/27/72 • The back-to-back double-overtime games was the first time Maryland has played back-to-back overtime games in the history of the program. 20-Pt/20-Reb games (since 1980) 29 pts., 22 reb. Crystal Langhorne, 2/17/05 27 pts., 22 reb. Kris Kirchner, 2/2/80 Balancing Act 25 pts., 20 reb. Myra Waters, 12/6/80 • Once again, Maryland is getting all the players involved when it comes to offense. With four players averaging double 24 pts., 20 reb. Laura Harper, 1/20/08 figures, the scoring is coming from all positions on the court. GAME NOTES • MARCH 25 • NCAA Tournament 25 • While six different players have led the team in scoring, to date, the Terps have had at Trophy and John R. Wooden Award. A two-time ESPN/CoSIDA Academic All-American, least four players score in double figures in 23 games. At least three have reached double she was inducted into the Greater Washington Jewish Community Center Sports Hall of figures in every game. Fame in 2006 and was a the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete that • In the blowout win over Loyola, six Terps scored in double figures that evening. All five year. Doron was drafted in the second round of the 2007 WNBA draft by the New York scorers reached double digits in the win over UMBC and five players reached double Liberty and plays for Team Ramla in Israel. digits in the win over Florida State on Senior Day. Maryland Captures Terrapin Classic Title February Frenzy • Maryland captured the Terrapin Classic title on Dec. 30 with wins over Richmond (89-59) • Maryland went 5-0 in the month of February. It was the fewest number of games played and UMBC (98-56). The Terps win the tournament for the eighth time in nine tries. The in the month in the history of the program. three-team round-robin tournament saw Richmond defeat UMBC on the first day, 64-51, followed by wins for the Terps over the Spiders • The Terps opened the 2007-08 campaign going 10-0 in the month of November. It was the most games played in the month in the history of the progam. • The Terps were no match for its local foes, as four players reached double figures in the win over the Spiders, shooting 54 percent from the floor and outrebounding Richmond, 46-33. UR was also limited to just under 33 percent shooting. Harper has 20-20 Vision • Senior Laura Harper had a career night in the double-overtime win against Georgia • The Terps made an ACC-record 17 threes en route to the rout over the Retrievers. Mary- Tech on Jan. 20. She accounted for 24 points and a career-best 20 rebounds in the vic- land also dominated the boards, outrebounding UMBC, 44-11. Five Maryland starters tory, becoming only the fourth player in school history to record a 20 point-20 rebound also reached double figures in the game. game. • Her 20-rebound performance was also only the ninth time a Terrapin had grabbed at Wiley-Gatewood, Marrone Annouce Future Plans least 20 boards. She was three short of tying the school record held by Debbie Jones • Seniors Sa’de Wiley-Gatewood and junior Christie Marrone have made decisions regard- (12/11/76) and Angie Scott (3/1/75). ing their future at Maryland. Wiley-Gatewood has decided to sit out the remainder of the 2007-08 campaign, while Marrone will play out the season and graduate at the end of • Teammate Crystal Langhorne is one of the three other players in school history to get the summer of 2008. 20 and 20. She scored 29 points and grabbed 22 rebounds in the win at Miami on Feb. 17, 2005 during her freshman season. • Wiley-Gatewood has been battling tendonitis in her knees, undergoing surgery in the offseason. She joined the Terrapins midway through the 2005-06 campaign after trans- Langhorne first Terp with 1,000 Pts. & 1,000 Rebounds ferring from Tennessee. She played 22 games last season with the Terps after sitting out because of NCAA transfer eligibility rules, averaging 5.6 points and 2.4 assists per • The program’s leading scorer and rebounder, senior Crystal Langhorne is the first Terrapin game. Wiley-Gatewood will return for her final campaign in 2008-09. women’s basketball player to grab 1,000 rebounds. • Marrone also appeared in a Terrapin uniform for the first time last year, after transferring • Langhorne was the fastest player in school history to score 1,000 points and the only from Virginia Tech. She sat out the 2005-06 campaign because of NCAA transfer eligibil- player in the program to do so as a sophomore. She needed 60 games to reach the ity rules and played in 24 games last season, averaging 2.5 points and 1.3 assists per milestone. She went on to break the all-time scoring record at Virginia. game, while also shooting nearly 33 percent from three-point range. She has played in • Langhorne is one of only two Terrapins, male or female, to reach the 1,000-rebound one game this season and has been dealing with a foot injury, which has plagued her milestone. Len Elmore (1972-74) had 1,136 boards in his career playing at Maryland. since the postseason last year. • Langhorne also became the 15th player in ACC history to to achieve the feat. Seventeen players in the ACC have reached the feat after North Carolina’s Erlana Larkins and NC Langhorne Named Terrapin Classic MVP and Two Earn State’s Khadijah Whittington joined the club. Tourney Honors • Senior Crystal Langhorne was voted the Terrapin Classic Most Valuable Player after Snapped recording double-doubles in both games. She averaged 14.5 points and 12.5 rebounds • Maryland’s 85-70 win over No. 10/13 Duke on Jan. 14 at Comcast Center snapped a in the tournament. nine-game home losing streak to the Blue Devils. Prior to the win, the Terrapins had not • Juniors Marissa Coleman and Kristi Toliver were also named to the all-tournament team. defeated Duke on their home court since 1998. Coleman averaged 20.5 ppg and also had a double-double in the win over the Spiders. • It was also Maryland’s first regular-season win over the Blue Devils on 2000. That game She made 10 threes over the weekend, shooting 83.3 percent from long range. was won at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Feb. 3, 2000. • Toliver reached double figures in both games, as well, averaging 16.5 ppg. She also totaled 15 assists in the two games and made five threes in the win over the Retrievers. Terps Break ACC Threes Record • In the 98-56 win over UMBC in the Terrapin Classic, Maryland made an ACC-record 17 threes. Terps Collect Over 1,000 Toys for Charity • Maryland collected over 1,000 new and unwrapped toys at the “World’s Largest Baby • Five different Terrapins knocked down threes in the game to contribute to the record. Shower,” which celebrated head coach Brenda Frese’s pregnancy. The toys were donated Junior Marissa Coleman made six treys, while Kristi Toliver made five. Freshman Kat to the Washington, D.C., area U.S. Marine Toys for Tots program. Lyons made a career-high three 3-pointers, while Marah Strickland netted a pair, as well. Freshman Drey Mingo connected on her only three-point attempt of the afternoon. • The “World’s Largest Baby Shower” was held on Nov. 30 at the game versus Ohio State. U.S. Marine Corps representatives collected 1,200 donations on the Comcast Center • The 17 threes against the Retrievers shattered the previous school record of 12, which concourse from fans, who were encouraged to bring a donation, prior to the start of the was tied earlier twice earlier this season. The Terps made 12 against Notre Dame and game. Loyola, tying the former record which was set last year against UNC Greensboro. • The previous ACC record was held by Wake Forest. The Demon Deacons made 16 Unwelcomed Guests threes against Clemson on Feb. 12, 2006. • On Maryland’s trip to Harrisonburg, Va., hometown of junior Kristi Toliver, the Terps defeated James Madison, 71-65, in a come-from-behind victory. The win snapped JMU’s Doron’s Jersey Honored 30-game home win streak, which had been the longest active streak in the nation at the • Former Terrapin great Shay Doron was honored on during halftime of Maryland’s game vs. time of the meeting. Virginia Feb. 8. Doron is the third all-time leading scorer in the history of the program (1,878) and holds the school records for career free throws made (492) and games played (134). Tough Start • Doron was a three-time All-ACC honoree, one of only three Terrapins to ever be selected • Maryland played its first 14 games of the season in 31 days from Nov. 9-Dec. 9, coming all-conference three times. In her first-collegiate appearance, she made an NCAA-record out with a 13-1 record during that span. The stretch included games against five ranked tying 23 free throws. She once scored 39 points in a game to tie the school record, as opponents and a trip to the West Coast over Thanksgiving. well. She holds class record for free throws made by a freshman (136) and junior (135), • The first 10 games were played in the month of November, the most games the Terps and boasts the best scoring averaging among sophomores (17.6). have ever played in the month. • Doron was an Honorable Mention All-American by the WBCA in 2004 and by the As- sociated Press in 2007. She was twice selected a preseason candidate for the Wade 26 GAME NOTES • MARCH 25 • NCAA Tournament

NOvember to Remember Toliver, Perry Earn Preseason WNIT Honors • November was a a record-breaking month for the Terrapins. Maryland’s 10 games • After leading Maryland to win the Preseason WNIT, Terrapins Kristi Toliver and Jade were the most in the month of November in the history of the program. Its 10 wins Perry earned tournament honors. Kristi Toliver was selected the tournament Most are also the most wins Maryland has recorded during the month, as well. Valuable Player after averaging 20.8 points and 8.5 assists per game, twice recording a double-double. She shot 59.6 from the floor and was 50 percent from three-point range. Taking on All Comers • Maryland boast one of the toughest regular-season schedules in the country. This • Perry had double-doubles in two games and averaged 10.0 points and a team-high season, the Terps faced opponents from 12 different conferences, including three 11.5 rebounds per game in the tournament. She also shot 56 percent from the floor from the Big East (Notre Dame, Pittsburgh, Rutgers). They also face teams from and had over a block per game. other conferences such as the Big 12 (Oklahoma), Big Ten (Ohio State) and Pac 10 (UCLA). Boarding Up • Maryland’s 57 rebounds against Delaware in the quarterfinal of the Preseason WNIT • Some of the other tough opponents taking on the Terps hail from the Atlantic 10 were the most since grabbing the same amount in the first round of the 2006 NCAA (Temple, Richmond), Colonial Athletic Association (James Madison, Delaware) Sun Tournament against Sacred Heart, the same year the Terp won the national champion- Belt (Middle Tennessee State), Big West (UCSB), Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference ship. (Loyola), America East (UMBC), Missouri Valley (Northern Iowa) and Ivy League (Princeton). Women’s Basketball Hall of Famers • The The State Farm Tip-Off Classic not only featured two big-time games, with four Langhorne Returns to Lineup top 20 foes taking the floor, but the 2008 Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame class was • Senior Crystal Langhorne missed the first game of her career when she sat out the also reintroduced that evening season opener against Princeton. After starting 104 consecutive-games, the Preseason AP All-American was back on the court in the win over then-No. 6 Oklahoma, but was • The Terrapins boast one hall of famer. The great Tara Heiss was inducted in 2003. back on the bench against Delaware. She made a return to the court in the win at A 1978 graduate of Maryland, she led the Terrapins to the AIAW Finals and an ACC UCLA, coming off the bench for the first time in her career. She scored 12 points on title in her final campaign. 6-for-9 shooting. • Langhorne missed six of the first seven games of the season before returning to the Three Named Wade Watch & Wooden Award Candidates court for good. She returned to the starting lineup against Pittsburgh and has remained • Three Terrapins were named preseason candidates for the State Farm/WBCA Wade a starter since. Trophy and, on Wednesday, were place on the top 30 preseason candidate list for the John R. Wooden Award. Crystal Langhorne, Marissa Coleman and Kristi Toliver are all repeat honorees, with Langhorne making her third-straight appearance. Coleman Handles GAUCHOS • Last year, four Terps were placed on the preseason Wade Watch list, a record for the • Blue and gold seems to make junior Marissa Coleman’s eyes turn red. In her two award. Langhorne was a finalist for the honor, eventually being named to the WBCA career games against UC Santa Barbara, Coleman has put up the games of her All-America team. career. In last year’s 105-44 win on Dec. 2, 2006 in Comcast Center, she made history recording the first triple-double in school history, tallying 15 points, 14 rebounds and • All three were also on the preseason list for the Wooden honor last season. Coleman 10 assists. In the 75-71 victory at the The Thunderdome, she scored a career-high and Langhorne went on to earn a spot on the Midseason All-American team, while 30 points, going 18-for-20 from the free throw line. It was the 40th 30-point game in Langhorne was a finalist. school history. Langhorne Named Ap Preseason All-American Three Terps Reach 1,000-point plateau • Senior Crystal Langhorne was picked one of the top-five players in the nation, earn- • Eleven games into the season and three Terrapins had already achieved major ing a spot on the five-player Associated Press Preseason All-American team for the milestones, scoring their 1,000th point of their careers. Four players on the roster second-consecutive year. have scored 1,000 points in their careers. • Langhorne is a two-time AP All-America selection, the only multiple All-America selec- • In the win over Delaware in the second round of the Preseason WNIT, junior Marissa tion in school history, also garnering All-American nods from the USBWA twice and Coleman became the 23rd Terrapin in school history to score 1,000 career points. the WBCA last year. Last year, she became only the third player in NCAA history to Coleman was the seventh-fastest player in school history to reach the 1,000-point lead the nation in field goal percentage two years in a row. Last season, she boasted plateau, needing 74 career games to achieve the feat. a 70.7 field goal shooting percentage, 1.7 percent shy of tying the NCAA record. • In the win over Pittsburgh, senior Laura Harper became the 24th player in school his- tory to join the 1,000-point club. Harper was the 16th-fastest player in school history TERPS TOP PICK IN ACC PRESEASON POLL to achieve the feat, doing so in her 88th-career game. • Maryland received 27 of 37 first-place votes and was predicted to finish first in the league in the ACC Preseason Poll, determined by a vote of the media who attended • Junior Kristi Toliver was the 25th player at Maryland all-time and the third this season ACC Media Day, conference sports information directors and head coaches. It is the to eclipse the 1,000-point plateau, doing so with 15 points scored in the loss at second-straight year the Terrapins were selected first in the poll and the third time Rutgers. Her 78 career games to reach the milestone tied for the eighth-fastest by a since the polling began in 1991. Terrapin. • The poll also revealed that Crystal Langhorne was selected the ACC’s Preseason • Teammate Crystal Langhorne is currently the only other player on the team with 1,000 Player of the Year. A three-time All-ACC honoree and the 2005 ACC Rookie of the career points. Langhorne holds the school record for fastest to reach 1,000, doing so Year, she has been named to the first team the last two years. in her sophomore season in just her 60th-career game. • Junior Marissa Coleman, a two-time second team All-ACC and the 2006 ACC Rookie of the Year, was named to the Preseason All-ACC squad for the second-straight year. Terps Win PReseason WNIT Crown • With its 75-62 win over then-No. 4 LSU, Maryland captured its first Preseason WNIT title. TERPS Ranked Top 5 in Preview Polls • With four starters returning from last year’s 28-6 squad and eight letterwinners overall, • The Terrapins defeated Princeton (76-52), Delaware (91-43), No. 23/25 Notre Dame the Terrapins are ranked in the top five in numerous early preseason polls. (75-59) and the Tigers to clinch the tournament crown. All four games were played at Comcast Center. • Maryland’s highest ranking is CSTV.com’s No. 2 rating. The Sporting News Magazine and SLAM Magazine ranked the team third in the nation, while CBSSportsline.com • It was Maryland’s second-ever appearance in the Preseason WNIT, playing in the Magazine, Lindy’s and Women’s Basketball Magazine have the inaugural tournament in 1994. That year, the Terrapins lost to Virginia Tech, 68-53, in Terps fourth in the nation. Their lowest ranking was Athlon Sports’ No. 5 rating. the first round. OLDER AND WISER TERPS • With eight returning letterwinners on the 2007-08 roster, Maryland boasts the second- most experienced team in the nation. The Terps entered the season with 351 combined GAME NOTES • MARCH 25 • NCAA Tournament 27 career starts, second only to West Virginia who entered the year with 364 combined career starts. FRESE SIGNS Sixth-Straight Top 10 • This year’s roster is the most experienced squad head coach Brenda Frese has had Recruiting Class since arriving in College Park. The senior class, who have all started significant games at some point in their careers, consists of Laura Harper, Crystal Langhorne, Ashleigh Maryland head coach Brenda Frese has signed another outstanding class for the 2008-09 Newman, Jade Perry and Sa’de Wiley-Gatewood. Juniors Marissa Coleman and Kristi campaign. Two signees include post players Lynetta Kizer and DeMauria Liles. The class is Toliver have also been starters since arriving on campus. ranked 10th in the nation, Frese’ sixth-straight top 10 class at Maryland. LYNETTA KIZER Golden Summer 6-3 • Post • Woodbridge, Va./Potomac • Terrapins Marissa Coleman, Laura Harper and Crystal Langhorne had a summer to • Ranked No. 1 post player by Hoopzgurlz.com remember playing with the U.S. Basketball program. The trio helped their respective • Ranked fifth overall among this year’s high school seniors teams win gold medals. • Washington Post All-Metro third team, All-Northwest Region, All-Cardinal District and all-area three times • Langhorne and Harper were teammates on the U.S. 21 National Team, winning gold • Averaged 16.3 points, 10.9 rebounds, 2.9 blocks and 2.1 steals as a freshman at the U21 World Championship in Russia. A starter in every game, Langhorne led • Led Potomac to first state finals since 19 years in 2006 the team with 15.6 ppg and 8.9 rpg. Harper played in every game, averaging 7.1 ppg • Won a gold medal at the USA Basketball Youth Development Festival. and 5.8 rpg. • McDonald’s All-American • Coleman also spent the summer in a USA uniform, helped the Americans capture a • WBCA All-American gold medal at the Pan American games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. DEMAURIA LILES 6-1 • Post • Laurel, Md./Riverdale Baptist What’s Back... (Gulf Coast Community College) • Maryland returns four starters from last year’s 28-6 team that advanced to the second • Named 2008 WBCA/State Farm/JC/CC National Player of the Year round of the NCAA Tournament for the fourth-straight year. Overall, the Terps welcome • Finalist for USA U19 World Championship team last summer back eight letterwinner, the most experienced team in Brenda Frese’s tenure and the • Rated No. 1 junior college forward in the country • Honorable Mention All-American as a high school senior second-most experience team in the nation. • Signed a National Letter of Intent to play for Maryland as a high school senior in 2005 • Among the returnees are two-time All-American and National Player of the Year • Led Gulf Coast to a 28-3 record in 2007 candidate Crystal Langhorne, who has played one game and is nursing a sprained • 29-1 this season, ranked third in the nation and first in the state ankle. She led the nation with a 70.7 shooting percentage, leading the team in scoring and rebounding for the second-straight year. She continues to nurse a sprained ankle and saw her first action of the season against Oklahoma. • Coleman and Toliver were both All-ACC performers last year, along with Langhorne. The trio were named to the Wade Watch preseason candidate list. 2006 NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player Laura Harper is also back for the Terps. • Joining the Terrapins this season is the No. 2 recruiting class in the nation, which includes four Parade All-Americans. Freshmen Marah Strickland, who has started every game, and Drey Mingo were also WBCA and McDonald’s All-Americans.

Also Joining the Terps... • The sideline will also have some new faces. Joining head coach Brenda Frese and long-time assistant coach Erica Floyd are Daron Park, who spent three years at the University of Utah, and Diane Richardson, who is well known in the Washington, D.C. area as a successful high school coach.

Coming Up • The winners of the four regional sites move on to the NCAA Final Four in Tampa, Fla. The national semifinals is slated for Sunday, April 6, and the national champion is crowned on Tuesday, April 8. • The games will be televised nationally on ESPN and ESPN2.