No. 20 Maryland took its first ever victory over No. 6 UConn, 85-78, in front of a crowd of 12,566 at the XFINITY Center on Sunday. The crowd was the largest at Terp’s home since 2016. Abby Myers Leading the team with 20 points and 6 rebounds. Cheyenne Sellers Recorded 19 points and 6 assists. diamond mirror He scored 17 points with a crucial 3-pointer with 34 seconds remaining and moved the Terps to 7. Bryne Alexander Added 13 points as a substitute.
Terps beat UConn and the Twittersphere reacted to the whole affair. Let’s see.
First Husky win
Maryland reserves no. 6 UCONN 👏
this is @TerpsWBBFirst victory over the Huskies in school history. pic.twitter.com/nnbXgYfYuB
— ESPN (@espn) December 11, 2022
Maryland does it again! ✨
The magic continues as number 20 @terpswbb Defeats top 10 opponents again, defeating No. 6 UCONN 85-78#NCAAWBB pic.twitter.com/ttw3FS0aMr
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessWBB) December 11, 2022
For the first time in program history, @TerpsWBB Knock off UConn! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/DcOqIToPTs
— Maryland On BTN (@MarylandOnBTN) December 11, 2022
not shy (seller)
Shy for Lead!! pic.twitter.com/I3rgUOm3XL
— Maryland Women’s Basketball (@TerpsWBB) December 11, 2022
Dream Shake Shy 👀
she feels it pic.twitter.com/tdZVWibNNb
— Maryland Women’s Basketball (@TerpsWBB) December 11, 2022
Shai Sellers is a big player.
19 points
7-14FG
6 assists
4 sheets pic.twitter.com/xiCoHe5dw1— Maryland Women’s Basketball (@TerpsWBB) December 11, 2022
Abby Myers doing things the old-fashioned way 😤@TerpsWBB pic.twitter.com/5ofJC9rtAf
— espnW (@espnW) December 11, 2022
Abbey Fourthree!!!
XFINITY popped out pic.twitter.com/Q5nF4Xq2q8
— Maryland Women’s Basketball (@TerpsWBB) December 11, 2022
Miller’s Three Seals the Deal
Diamond Mirror AT IT AGAIN!! ️@TerpsWBB pic.twitter.com/phThGRQNDG
— espnW (@espnW) December 11, 2022
💎 Shining Bright! @lovediamond01 Seal it for Terps late ✅#NCAAWBB ×🎥@TerpsWBB
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessWBB) December 12, 2022
the stars are like someone diamond mirrorcan struggle all day and take over at the last moment. Shinshin
— Howard Megdal (@howardmegdal) December 11, 2022
another diamond mirror Dagger/Winner. Where have you seen this?
— Alexa Philippou (@alexaphilippou) December 11, 2022
Blackout Crowd Brings Energy
XFINITY Today was electric! ⚡️⚫️
1️⃣2️⃣,5️⃣6️⃣6️⃣ I felt your energy so strong. #TerpNation!👏#FTT X #LegUSy 🐢 pic.twitter.com/wOurBOePdI
— Maryland Women’s Basketball (@TerpsWBB) December 12, 2022
Thank you Tarp Nation! you made a big difference. Thanks for the support!!! Go to Terps💛🖤♥️🤍 https://t.co/GnM3vzyhSH
— Karen Blair (@Coach Karen Blair) December 12, 2022
Biggest Xfinity crowd vs UConn since my freshman year…and this time we got a DUB!! Thank you Terpnation!! We love you 🐢🙌 https://t.co/1O3iju27Di
— Sarah Myers (@sarah_myers25) December 12, 2022