This time, the 12th matchup proved to be the one No. 8 Indiana would break through against No. 6 Maryland women’s basketball. In its previous 11 meetings against Maryland, Indiana had never won. On Sunday afternoon, though, the Hoosiers got their first Big Ten victory against a team that has dominated the conference since joining in 2014.
The Terps found themselves in a fourth-quarter hole, but a late run and a clutch shot from junior guard Ashley Owusu brought the game to overtime. Despite Maryland’s momentum, it couldn’t piece it together in the extra period. Maryland’s cold shooting, which was a theme all game long, continued when it mattered most.