Maryland Struggles Against Texas as Key Player Injuries Pile Up

College Park: So, Maryland had a rough day on Monday. They lost big time to Texas, 89-51, and it didn’t help that they were already dealing with injuries.

First off, they announced that Bri McDaniel is out for the season with a torn ACL. That’s a huge blow since she was a solid contributor off the bench. Then, during the game, Shyanne Sellers hurt her knee and had to leave.

Head coach Brenda Frese was left in a tough spot. She didn’t have any updates on Sellers after the game, but he knows losing her would be a big deal. She’s been leading the team in assists and scoring.

Frese mentioned that losing both players really affected the game. They had only two practices without McDaniel to prepare for Texas, and it showed. It’s hard to fill the gaps left by such key players.

Now, with Sellers’ status uncertain, the team has to figure out how to move forward without two of their top scorers. Frese said they need to step up their game, especially on defense.

Maryland started the season strong with a 14-0 record, but they’ve struggled lately, going 2-2 since January 8. They’ve got a tough schedule ahead, facing No. 9 Ohio State and No. 1 UCLA soon.

Frese is keeping a level head, reminding the team not to get too high or too low. They’ve faced challenges before, and she believes they’ll find a way to adapt.