But for the Terps more broadly, the team’s first Big Ten tournament title since 2017 — the last year Coach Brenda Frese had stability at point guard and depth to play around with before a handful of players transferred that spring — may signify something bigger than revenge. The Terps have depth, experience at the top of the roster and a newfound commitment to defense, and Sunday’s title provided evidence they are better built for the postseason this year. The Terps played their least complicated tournament final since Brionna Jones scored 27 points to carry Maryland past Purdue in 2017. Their defense kicked in during the second quarter Sunday, and Ohio State had neither the motor nor the bodies to keep up with the Terps’ cadre of offensive threats. Maryland (28-4) led by nine points at halftime and held on to its lead like a vise grip from there. Stephanie…
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