Maryland women’s basketball has appeared in the past three Sweet 16s of the NCAA Tournament, each ending in heartbreaking fashion.
The Terps were on the ropes in the second quarter Saturday versus Notre Dame, as they trailed 32-31 heading into halftime.
Maryland delivered the knockout punch in the third quarter, which eventually led to a 76-59 victory to advance to its first Elite Eight since 2015.
Here are three takeaways from Saturday’s action.
Maryland flipped the switch in third quarter.
The Terps started fast with a 16-14 lead at the end of the first quarter, forcing eight Notre Dame turnovers during that frame.