COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Brenda Frese said a slogan for this year’s Maryland women’s basketball team will be revealed at a later date. Judging by comments from Thursday’s media day, defiance could be a theme.
Defiance in the aftermath of the transfer of five players, including two starters, from last year’s squad that went 23-9 before falling to Stanford in an NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game. Defiance after being voted to finish fourth in the Big Ten Conference preseason poll. Defiance in the face of a schedule that includes games against nine opponents ranked in the Associated Press Top 25 preseason poll.
“We’re dogs,” senior shooting guard Diamond Miller. “... We all have the same goal in mind, and that’s to win.”
