No. 20 Maryland women's basketball defeats Penn State, 81-62

Yarden Garzon led the Terps with 19 points as four other players scored in double figures.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The No. 20 ranked Maryland women's basketball team defeated Penn State, 81-62, on Thursday night. Yarden Garzon led the Terps with 19 points, while Oluchi Okananwa (15 points), Addi Mack (13), and Saylor Poffenbarger (12) also scored in double figures for Maryland.

Why it matters

The win keeps Maryland in the top 20 rankings and maintains their strong start to the season. Penn State has struggled this year, so this was an important conference victory for the Terrapins.

The details

Maryland pulled away late in the game, outscoring Penn State 25-14 in the fourth quarter to secure the 19-point victory. The Terps shot 50% from the field and held Penn State to just 35% shooting.

  • The game was played on Thursday, February 13, 2026.

The players

Yarden Garzon

A key player for the Maryland women's basketball team who led the Terps with 19 points in the win.

Oluchi Okananwa

Scored 15 points for Maryland in the victory over Penn State.

Addi Mack

Contributed 13 points for the Terrapins in the conference matchup.

Saylor Poffenbarger

Also scored in double figures with 12 points for Maryland.

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The takeaway

Maryland's balanced scoring attack and strong second half performance allowed them to pull away and secure an important conference win over Penn State. The Terrapins' depth and ability to get contributions from multiple players will be key as they look to maintain their top 20 ranking throughout the season.