Maryland women’s basketball used a second-half surge to defeat Northwestern, 71-58, in its first Big Ten matchup of the season.
Here are three takeaways from the game.
Second-quarter struggles
Maintaining momentum after a strong start has been a struggle for Maryland this season. This trend persisted against Northwestern, with the Wildcats quick to adapt to Maryland’s offensive patterns.
In the opening quarter, the Terps capitalized on a half-court press, generating four steals and converting them into eight points. However, while the pace remained high in the second quarter, Maryland’s offensive efficiency dwindled.
Maryland faced difficulties executing its offensive plays, resulting in minimal scoring opportunities.