The Maryland women’s basketball team has dropped out of the AP Top 25 for the first time in 13 years. This is a major blow to the team, which has been a powerhouse in the NCAA for many years. The Terrapins had been ranked in the top 25 since 2007, and had been as high as No. 2 in the rankings.
The team’s recent struggles have been attributed to a lack of depth and experience. The Terrapins have lost several key players to graduation, and have not been able to replace them with the same level of talent. This has resulted in a string of losses that has seen them drop out of the rankings for the first time since 2006.
Meanwhile, South Carolina has become the unanimous No. 1 in the AP Top 25. The Gamecocks have been on a tear this season, winning all but two of their games and dominating opponents on both ends of the court. They have been led by senior guard A’ja Wilson, who is averaging 22.8 points and 9.3 rebounds per game.
The Gamecocks are the first team to be unanimously ranked No. 1 since UConn in 2017, and are looking to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament. They have a strong chance of making it to the Final Four, and could be the first team from the SEC to win a national championship since Tennessee in 2008.
The Maryland women’s basketball team will now have to regroup and rebuild in order to get back into the AP Top 25. It will be a difficult task, but one that they are more than capable of achieving. With the right players and coaching staff, the Terrapins could be back in contention for a national championship soon enough.
