Classes are weeks away from beginning on campus, yet Maryland women’s basketball had one of its biggest crowds in years Wednesday night. The draw was twofold. The Terps were undefeated, the eighth-ranked team in the nation and have legitimate national championship aspirations.

A pair of undefeated Big Ten squads face off on Wednesday, Jan. 8 when the No. 8 Maryland Terrapins host the No. 4 USC Trojans at the XFINITY Center in College Park, Md.

Despite their loss, Maryland saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Julian Reese, who went 9 for 12 en route to 22 points plus seven rebounds and two steals, was perhaps the best of all. Another player making a difference was Jordan Geronimo, who went 5 for 6 en route to 10 points plus six rebounds and three blocks.