2017-2018 B1G Preview: Ohio State, Maryland will duel to the end
![HARTFORD, CT - DECEMBER 19: Ohio State's Guard Kelsey Mitchell (3) drives around UConn Huskies Guard Crystal Dangerfield (5) during the second half a women's NCAA division 1 basketball game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the UConn Huskies on December 19, 2016, at the XL Center in Hartford, CT. (Photo by David Hahn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) HARTFORD, CT - DECEMBER 19: Ohio State's Guard Kelsey Mitchell (3) drives around UConn Huskies Guard Crystal Dangerfield (5) during the second half a women's NCAA division 1 basketball game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the UConn Huskies on December 19, 2016, at the XL Center in Hartford, CT. (Photo by David Hahn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/049ed848d8037ee7f08cfdff5c8ad9c20eb897211ecd2d6a9edc972be685cc77.jpg)
Last year’s record: 15-16, 5-11 B1G
Key Returns:
Kenisha Bell: 16.1 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 4.9 APG
Biggest Losses:
Whitney Tinjum: 6.1 PPG, 4.9 RPG
Key Non-Conference Games:
Boston College: 11/19
Georgetown: 12/7
Rachel Banham was the biggest star since possibly Linsday Whalen to leave her mark on the program. But the Gophers needs to attract a star like those two legends, or Amanda Zahui B, to return to prominence. Kenishia Bell averaged 16.1 PPG last season, which can be their saving grace, but they will definitely need another piece to contend.