Monica Wright showed why she is one of the best players in the country as she totally took over the game at College Park to lead UVA to victory. Freshmen Tianna Hawkins had a strong effort for Maryland scoring 18 with 10 rebounds. Brenda Frese commented on Wright’s performance after the game: “Like we talked about in … Read More »

Lori Bjork scored 20 points and Lynetta Kizer had 19 points and 14 rebounds to help Maryland beat No. 23 Virginia 61-60 on Monday night.  The loss spoiled an otherwise special night for Virginia’s Monica Wright, who scored 20 points to pass Dawn Staley as the women’s career scoring leader in Virginia history. Wright had a chance to win the game at the buzzer, but was defended very closely and no foul was called.  The Terrapins (13-3, 1-1 Atlantic … Read More »

         Marissa Coleman had 19 points and Demauria Liles added a career-best 18, but it was not enough as the Maryland women’s basketball team fell to Virginia, 89-81. The loss drops the Terrapins two games back of Florida State for first place in the Atlantic Coast Conference. “Credit Virginia,” head coach Brenda Frese said following the defeat. “They did a tremendous job in the second half. That’s life on the road in the ACC. We have to let UVA teach us … Read More »