Trailing by eight with less than a minute left, No. 15 Maryland staged a furious rally to extend the game against No. 10 Iowa.

Maryland showed an incredible level of resilience to force overtime after trailing by eight in the final minute, but Iowa reasserted control in the extra period.

Naperville Central (Ill.) five-star shooting guard Trinity Jones has committed to Maryland, she announced on Thursday morning. Jones, a McDonald’s All American, is the No. 7 overall prospect and No. 2 shooting guard in the 2026 cycle. She was released from her signing with Clemson in early April and will be joining the Terrapins for the 2026-27 […]

This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports. Sign up for Peak’s newsletter here. On Sunday night, Oluchi Okananwa’s phone blew up with text messages. Her friends and family had just watched her fifth-seeded Maryland Terrapins lose to fourth-seeded North Carolina in the second round of the NCAA tournament. But their messages weren’t about the loss itself. They were about a moment in the third quarter. During the broadcast, viewers saw Maryland coach Brenda F

Zena and Layshia begin by discussing the uncertain future of WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert before turning to the upcoming expansion draft, where they analyze potential player selections and the strategic decisions facing new teams. They then explore the vital role of coaching, particularly under high-pressure circumstances, emphasizing the importance of trust and communication between coaches and players. Drawing on memorable game moments, they highlight the impact of player-coach interactions and the balance between intensity and care, showing how trust is crucial in challenging situations. We close things out with Layshias Lens, featuring a buzzer-beater moment. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: 00:00 Intro 00:51 Adam Silver remained non-committal regarding Cathy Engelberts future 01:27 What is Adam Silver actually saying about Cathy Engelbert's future? 05:32 Expansion draft set for April 3 06:02 Inside the expansion draft 07:39 Potential picks in the expansion draft 10:56 Could Arike Ogunbowale be a part of the expansion draft? 13:59 WNBA dates to know 15:33 Coaching Impact 17:48 Reading Brenda Frese and Oluchi Okananwas sideline reactions 23:02 A look at coaching styles in womens basketball 30:13 Which coaching styles excel in March? 35:32 Is trust a key factor in player-coach connections? 41:09 What goes into game-planning clutch moments? 45:23 Layshias Lens 48:07 Join us LIVE on YouTube following the Sweet 16! Related links and articles: by Mike Vorkunov by Curt Anderson by Sabreena Merchant by Elise Devlin Follow and listen to the audio podcast: Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever youre listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [ -TikTok: @no_offseason [ Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: Full Episodes Playlist: Shorts Playlist: Thumbnail: G Fiume / Contributor / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images Luke Hales / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images

Five players score in double figures to help the Terrapins win against Penn State in Big Ten action.