Maryland Crushes Murray State in Women's NCAA Tournament

No. 5 Terrapins advance to next round after dominant victory

Mar. 21, 2026 at 12:09am

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The fifth-seeded Maryland Terrapins routed the No. 12 Murray State Racers 99-67 in a Fort Worth 1, Region 5 game of the Women's NCAA Tournament in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Kyndal Waller led Maryland with 20 points as the Terrapins built a big halftime lead and pulled away in the fourth quarter.

Why it matters

Maryland's decisive victory over a highly ranked Murray State squad demonstrates the Terrapins' strength and ability to make a deep run in the tournament. The win snaps a two-game losing streak for Maryland and sets them up for a matchup against the winner of North Carolina and Western Illinois in the next round.

The details

Maryland outshot Murray State 50% to 40.6% and dominated the rebounding battle 51-21, including 24 offensive boards. The Terrapins also forced 13 turnovers that they converted into 21 points. Mir McLean added 19 points and 14 rebounds for Maryland, while Addi Mack had 18 points, Yarden Garzon 12, and Saylor Poffenbarger a double-double of 10 points and 11 boards.

  • The game was played on March 20, 2026 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

The players

Kyndal Waller

A key player for the Maryland Terrapins, scoring a team-high 20 points in the victory.

Mir McLean

Contributed a double-double of 19 points and 14 rebounds for the Terrapins.

Halli Poock

Led all scorers with 27 points for the Murray State Racers in the losing effort.

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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

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

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

Maryland's dominant performance against a highly ranked opponent demonstrates their tournament-ready form and sets them up for a potential deep run, as they look to advance past the winner of North Carolina and Western Illinois in the next round.