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Maryland Terrapins Look to Continue Winning Streak Against Illinois Fighting Illini: Shyanne Sellers Shines in Previous Game

The Maryland Terrapins women's basketball team is set to face off against the Illinois Fighting Illini in an exciting matchup on January 20th at the Xfinity Center in College Park, MD. Both teams have been performing well this season, but the Terrapins are riding a three-game winning streak and will be looking to extend it with another victory.


Nov 16, 2023; Storrs, Connecticut, USA;  Maryland Terrapins guard Faith Masonius (13) dribbles the ball toward the basket against the Connecticut Huskies during the first half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

In their previous game against James Madison Dukes, the Maryland Terrapins showcased their dominance with a final score of 89-65. One player who stood out in that game was Shyanne Sellers, a guard for the Terrapins. Sellers had an outstanding performance, contributing 29 points, 6 assists, and 8 rebounds. Her shooting accuracy was also impressive, with a field goals percentage of 47.4% and a free throws percentage of 88.9%. Sellers played a pivotal role in leading her team to victory and will undoubtedly be a key player to watch in the upcoming game against Illinois.


Looking at the overall performance of the Maryland Terrapins over their last three games, several players have consistently delivered strong performances. Bri McDaniel, a guard for the team, has been a reliable scorer with an average of 13 points per game. She has also contributed significantly on defense with an average of 3 steals per game. Allie Kubek and Riley Nelson, both forwards for the Terrapins, have been dominant forces on the boards, averaging 5 rebounds per game each.


On the other side of the court, the Illinois Fighting Illini have also shown promise this season. In their previous game against Missouri Tigers, they displayed great teamwork and resilience despite falling short with a final score of 56-61. Genesis Bryant, a guard for the Illini, had an impressive performance with 20 points, 3 assists, and 6 rebounds. She showcased her shooting skills with a field goals percentage of 33.3% and a free throws percentage of 75%. Bryant's contributions will be crucial for the Illini as they face the Terrapins.


In terms of overall performance, Kendall Bostic, a forward for the Fighting Illini, has been a standout player. She has averaged 15 points and 8 rebounds per game over the last three games. Aicha Ndour, a center for the team, has also been a force to be reckoned with on defense, averaging 1 block per game.


As the Maryland Terrapins take on the Illinois Fighting Illini, it is clear that both teams have talented players who can make an impact on the game. Shyanne Sellers' exceptional performance in the previous game highlights her ability to lead her team to victory. However, players like Genesis Bryant and Kendall Bostic from the Fighting Illini cannot be underestimated.


Fans can catch all the action of this exciting matchup on January 20th at 6:00 PM ET at the Xfinity Center in College Park, MD.

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