Maryland Terrapins Defeat Penn State 81-62

Five players score in double figures as Terrapins win third straight game

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Maryland Terrapins women's basketball team defeated the Penn State Lady Lions 81-62 on Thursday night. Yarden Garzon led the Terrapins with 19 points, while four other players - Oluchi Okananwa, Addi Mack, Saylor Poffenbarger, and Mir McLean - also scored in double figures. Poffenbarger recorded a double-double with 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Kiyomi McMiller scored 30 points for Penn State in the losing effort.

Why it matters

The win improves Maryland's record to 20-6 overall and 8-6 in Big Ten play, making them one of five 20-win teams in the conference this season. The Terrapins have now won three straight games as they prepare to face another ranked Big Ten opponent in Ohio State on Sunday.

The details

Maryland led 38-34 at halftime but pulled away in the second half, going on an 11-0 run early in the third quarter to take a double-digit lead. The Terrapins then opened the fourth quarter with a 13-3 run to put the game out of reach. Maryland shot 46% from the field for the game but struggled from 3-point range, making just 17% of their attempts.

  • The game was played on Thursday, February 13, 2026.
  • Maryland led 38-34 at halftime.

The players

Yarden Garzon

Led Maryland with 19 points.

Oluchi Okananwa

Scored 15 points and dished out 6 assists while tying her career-high with 6 steals.

Addi Mack

Scored 13 points for the Terrapins.

Saylor Poffenbarger

Recorded a double-double with 10 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 assists.

Mir McLean

Scored 10 points for Maryland.

Kiyomi McMiller

Scored 30 points on 12-of-26 shooting for Penn State.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

No. 20 Maryland visits No. 8 Ohio State on Sunday.

The takeaway

This game showcases the depth and balance of the Maryland Terrapins, who had five players score in double figures and were able to pull away in the second half to secure the victory. The win keeps Maryland in the hunt for a top-4 seed in the Big Ten tournament as they prepare to face another ranked conference opponent this weekend.