The team was led by head coach Gary Williams and played their home games at the Cole Field House.
[4] The team lost its ACC opener at NC State and dropped two more to begin league play 0-3.
After the poor start in conference, however, the Terrapins went 11-2 over the remainder of the season to finish 2nd in the ACC.
[5] In the ACC Tournament, the team advanced to the championship game, where they lost to Duke.
However, in the second round Williams' team looked "helpless" as #6 seed UCLA put on an offensive showcase and won easily 105-70, one of the worst tournament losses in Maryland history.