No. 14 Maryland women's basketball faces No. 8 Michigan in regular season finale

The Terps look to solidify their postseason position against the Wolverines

Feb. 27, 2026 at 11:20am

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The No. 14 Maryland women's basketball team will travel to Ann Arbor on Saturday to take on the No. 8 Michigan Wolverines in the regular season finale. This game will have major implications for Maryland's Big Ten Tournament seeding and NCAA Tournament positioning. Maryland is looking to extend its six-game winning streak, while Michigan has established itself as one of the best teams in the nation this season.

Why it matters

This matchup between two top-15 teams will be a crucial test for Maryland as it prepares for the postseason. A win over the highly-ranked Wolverines would boost the Terps' resume and help solidify their standing heading into the Big Ten Tournament and NCAA Tournament.

The details

Michigan has had an impressive season, with its only losses coming against the nation's elite teams. The Wolverines are led by a talented sophomore class, including guard Olivia Olson, who leads the team in scoring and rebounding. Michigan's balanced scoring attack and strong defense have made them one of the top teams in the Big Ten. For Maryland, ball security will be crucial against Michigan's aggressive defense, which leads the conference in steals per game.

  • The game will tip off at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 27, 2026 at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor.
  • This is the final regular season game for both teams before the postseason.

The players

Kim Barnes Arico

The winningest head coach in Michigan women's basketball history, having led the Wolverines to the Elite 8 during her 14-year tenure.

Olivia Olson

The sophomore guard is Michigan's leading scorer, averaging 19.3 points per game, and also leads the team in rebounding.

Brenda Frese

The head coach of the Maryland Terrapins women's basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“They're really good at home. They're a really good team, obviously a top-10 team.”

— Brenda Frese, Head Coach, Maryland Terrapins

“Ball security is going to be really important with the amount of pressure we're going to face in their full court, as well as in their half court.”

— Brenda Frese, Head Coach, Maryland Terrapins

What’s next

The winner of this game will have a strong case for a higher seed in the upcoming Big Ten Tournament and NCAA Tournament.

The takeaway

This matchup between two top-15 teams will be a crucial test for Maryland as it looks to solidify its postseason positioning. The Terps will need to focus on ball security and limiting Michigan's balanced scoring attack to come away with a key road victory.