Maryland Women’s Tennis Caps Historic Season With Return To NCAA Tournament
The Maryland women’s tennis team capped off a historic 2026 campaign with a run that reestablished the program among the Big Ten’s elite and returned the Lady Terps to the national stage for the first time in more than a decade.
Maryland surged to the Big Ten Tournament semifinals for the first time in program history, highlighted by a statement 4-2 upset quarterfinal victory over the No. 2 seed and 12th-ranked USC Trojans.
The win over the Trojans secured UMD an at-large bid into the NCAA Division I Women’s Tennis Championship, marking the program’s first tournament appearance since 2011.
Despite a competitive effort in the NCAA opening round, Maryland fell 4-0 to South Carolina. However, the result does not diminish the landmark season and new heights the program achieved. Maryland finished 18-8 overall, tying a school record for wins in a single season, while recording eight Big Ten victories—the most in program history.
JTCC also offered a true “home court” advantage, with the Lady Terps posting an impressive 13-1 record at the Ken Brody Tennis Center.
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