Forward Angel Reese scoops a layup toward the basket during Maryland women’s basketball’s 104-84 win over Iowa on March 13, 2021, in Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (Julia Nikhinson/The Diamondback)
Guard Ashley Owusu and forward Chloe Bibby combine to stifle McKenna Warnock during Maryland women’s basketball’s 104-84 win over Iowa on March 13, 2021, in Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (Julia Nikhinson/The Diamondback)
Guard Ashley Owusu shoots through traffic during Maryland women’s basketball’s 104-84 win over Iowa on March 13, 2021, in Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (Julia Nikhinson/The Diamondback)
Guard Ashley Owusu battles for a loose ball during Maryland women’s basketball’s 104-84 win over Iowa on March 13, 2021, in Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (Julia Nikhinson/The Diamondback)
Iowa’s Gabbie Marshall and Caitlin Clark shoulder bump before the game. (Julia Nikhinson/The Diamondback)
Maryland’s Diamond Miller and Mimi Collins pump each other up before the game. (Julia Nikhinson/The Diamondback)

[Maryland women’s basketball secures fifth Big Ten Tournament title in 104-84 win over Iowa]

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Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren presents Maryland coach Brenda Frese with the championship trophy. (Julia Nikhinson/The Diamondback)
Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren welcomes Maryland players onto the stage following their win over Iowa. (Julia Nikhinson/The Diamondback)
The Maryland women’s basketball team celebrates as the final buzzer sounds. (Julia Nikhinson/The Diamondback)
Brenda Frese drapes the net over her father’s neck following Maryland women’s basketball’s win over Iowa. (Julia Nikhinson/The Diamondback)
Brenda Frese’s family, as well as Maryland Athletics director Damon Evans, are seen in the stands during the Terps’ game against Iowa. (Julia Nikhinson/The Diamondback)
Maryland coach Brenda Frese tears up while speaking after the Terps’ win over Iowa. (Julia Nikhinson/The Diamondback)
Maryland coach Brenda Frese swings her net around after cutting it down. (Julia Nikhinson/The Diamondback)

[Brenda Frese has learned about adversity, resilience on and off the court]

Maryland’s Chloe Bibby celebrates after snipping her piece of the net off. (Julia Nikhinson/The Diamondback)
Maryland women’s basketball players comfort coach Brenda Frese following her speech. (Julia Nikhinson/The Diamondback)
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