July 22, 2002

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - 2002 AP National Coach of the Year Brenda Frese added her first recruit to the Terrapin women's basketball roster in 6-3 junior college transfer Delvona Oliver. Oliver, a center from Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, is enrolled in summer classes at Maryland and should provide an interior boost to the Terps' lineup.

"Delvona is going to have an immediate effect on the post presence for us with her experience," said Frese. "She'll be able to come in and have an impact for us this season."

Oliver earned second-team All-America recognition from the National Junior College Athletic Association and averaged 18.1 points, 10.5 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game in the 2000-01 season. She earned most valuable player honors at the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference post season tournament.