Brenda Frese Started 25th Maryland Season
The Maryland women's basketball head coach has begun her milestone 25th year leading the program.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Basketball
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Brenda Frese has officially opened her 25th season as the head coach of the Maryland women's basketball team. The squad enters the upcoming campaign holding an 11th-place national ranking.
Why it matters
The milestone season marks a quarter-century of leadership for Frese at the helm of the program in College Park. The team faces immediate high-level competition as it prepares to take on No. 2-ranked South Carolina.
The Maryland women's basketball team enters the season ranked 11th nationally, while their November 2 opponent, South Carolina, holds a No. 2 national ranking.
The players
Brenda Frese
She is the veteran head coach of the Maryland women's basketball team currently beginning her 25th season with the program.
Jordyn Jackson
She is a highly touted freshman guard and McDonald's All-American joining the Maryland roster this year.
The details
Freshman guard and McDonald's All-American Jordyn Jackson joins the roster as the team prepares for exhibition games against Virginia Tech and North Carolina. These matchups will take place in College Park before the team travels to Paris for their season opener.
Timeline
Late October: Exhibition games against Virginia Tech and North Carolina.
November 2: Season opener against South Carolina in Paris.
Season Trajectory
The team's 11th-place ranking sets the stage for a critical early-season test against national powerhouse South Carolina. This opening stretch will determine whether the squad can solidify its position in the upper echelon of the national rankings throughout the season.
The inclusion of McDonald's All-American Jordyn Jackson indicates a significant rotation change that could impact the team's backcourt efficiency. Fans should monitor the exhibition results for clues on how the freshman will integrate into the starting lineup.
The takeaway
Entering a 25th season with a top-15 national ranking suggests the program maintains its status as a consistent title contender. Supporters should watch for how the roster adapts to the high-stakes debut game in Paris compared to the exhibition contests at home.
What happens next
The Maryland women's basketball team is scheduled to play exhibition games in College Park in late October followed by a season opener against South Carolina in Paris on November 2.
Further reading
For more on the team's upcoming schedule, visit the Basketball section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WBAL.
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