Farewell Seniors

Even though it's long overdue, I want to use this blog entry to remember the eventful careers of the Lady Terps' senior class of 2008 who helped bring Maryland it's first national title and turn the program into a national powerhouse

Ashleigh Newman
Newman made her mark with the Terps as a spark plug coming off the bench. The 5-10 guard was an above average three-point shooter and could help give Kristi Toliver the occasional rest and take the ball-handling duties if need be. Most of all Newman was a team player whose experience helped out the younger players develop.



Jade Perry
Perry was a tremendous asset for the Terps... a reliable rebounder and a big body for the Terps coming off the bench. Perry wasn't a great scorer but did give the team points when needed. Early on in her senior year, Perry did a great job filling in as a starter for Crystal Langhorne while she was nursing an injury. Perry's great play earned her a spot on the preseason WNIT all-tournament team. Her size, strength, and most of all her desire will be sorely missed.


Laura Harper
Harper may have improved more in her career than any other player in Maryland women's basketball history. Coming into her career she was just a big body but she developed good post moves, a great ability to rebound and defend, and even a decent mid-range jump shot. The largest improvement for Harper was between her junior and senior seasons, when she took the team's early exit in the 2007 NCAA tourney to heart and worked on her game. The result was a senior year with 14.1 PPG 8.6 RPG and a spot on the all-ACC third team.


Crystal Langhorne
The best recruit in Maryland's women's basketball history never disappointed during her four years with the Terps. To list Langhorne's accolades would take up more than this page could fit. During her career, Langhorne had the most polished post game of anyone in the nation not named Candace Parker. With great footwork, the ability to finish with both hands, and great positioning on the boards, Langhorne was pretty much unstoppable. Langhorne was the only four-time all-ACC first team and three-time all-American nominee in school history. She is probably the best women's basketball player in Maryland history and has helped build a foundation for the program to improve on in years to come