The Maryland women’s basketball team (23-7) received significant recognition Tuesday as three players earned All-Big Ten honors from the league’s media panel and head coaches.
Individual Accolades
Junior guard Oluchi Okananwa was named to the All-Big Ten First Team. Senior guard Yarden Garzon received Third Team honors from the coaches and an Honorable Mention from the media. Freshman guard Addi Mack was selected for the All-Freshman Team by both groups, and Saylor Poffenbarger was awarded a Sportsmanship Award.
Okananwa currently leads the Terrapins in scoring, averaging 17.7 points per game overall and 19.7 points in Big Ten games. She also ranks second in the conference in steals (2.3) and fourth in free throws made (81). She was twice recognized on the Big Ten Player of the Week honor roll and is on the Naismith Trophy Late Season Watch List.
Garzon averages 13.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists while shooting 39% from outside the arc. She leads the Big Ten and is 12th nationally in three-pointers made with 86. She was previously named to the Naismith Trophy Watch List, the Cheryl Miller Award Final 10, and earned Preseason All-Big Ten honors.
Mack has started in 23 of 28 games this season, averaging 11.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.3 assists, with an 85% free throw percentage. She has scored in double figures in 19 games, including her last five consecutive games and 12 of 18 conference games.
Tournament Outlook
As the No. 6 seed in the Allstate Big Ten Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, Maryland has earned a bye. The Terrapins will play either the 11th-seeded Oregon (20-11) or the 14th-seeded Purdue (13-16) on Thursday, March 5, at approximately 9 p.m. ET, 25 minutes after the conclusion of the 6:30 p.m. ET game. The game will be televised on the Big Ten Network and streamed on the FOX Sports app.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is leading Maryland in scoring?
Oluchi Okananwa leads the Terrapins with an average of 17.7 points per game.
How many three-pointers has Yarden Garzon made this season?
Yarden Garzon has made 86 three-pointers this season, leading the Big Ten and ranking 12th nationally.
How many games has Addi Mack scored in double figures?
Addi Mack has scored in double figures in 19 games this season.
What factors might influence Maryland’s performance in the upcoming Big Ten Tournament?
