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Takeaways from Maryland football’s resounding 35-20 defeat to Rutgers

Maryland football needed a bounce-back game in the worst way. The Terps traveled up Interstate 95 to face Rutgers, a program which head coach Michael Locksley had suggested was in a similar situation to his own. For one half, the similarities were evident.  But Maryland forgot its offense in the locker room, only scoring three […]

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Maryland football dismantled by Rutgers, 35-20

Down by eight points early in the fourth quarter, Maryland football needed to travel 80 yards to knot things against Rutgers. But the Terps gained just three. The drive started with a positive gain on the ground for Malik Washington — he was stellar rushing the ball all day. But the quarterback’s following two plays […]

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Takeaways from Maryland men’s basketball’s 70-60 loss to Georgetown

Maryland men’s basketball needed a solid performance against Georgetown Friday at the Xfinity Center to prove to the Terps’ faithful that it remains worth investing in after a stellar 2024 season. But Maryland faltered, coming out flat and letting the game slip away as the second half drew on, ultimately falling to the Hoyas, 70-60.  […]

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No. 10 Maryland women’s basketball vs. Georgetown preview

No. 10 Maryland women’s basketball got off to a hot start this season, beating two lesser opponents in its first two contests. Now, a solid program in Georgetown will head into College Park on Sunday, bringing the Terps their biggest test in the early goings of the season. The game will begin at 1 p.m. […]

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Masereka and No. 1 Maryland men’s soccer outlast Michigan State, 4-3, for Big Ten title

After becoming the No. 1 ranked team in the nation Thursday, the Maryland Terrapins had an opportunity to back up their new tag Friday night.  In their regular season finale at DeMartin Stadium, despite late pressure, the Terps did just that, taking down Michigan State, 4-3. Maryland won its first Big Ten regular season title […]

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Maryland men’s basketball falls flat against Georgetown in 70-60 home-opener loss

Xfinity Center’s newly-expanded student section was packed to the brim Friday night for Maryland men’s basketball’s home opener against Georgetown. Fans dressed in Gold Rush yellow created an electric atmosphere for head coach Buzz Williams’ first game in College Park. Those fans didn’t get anything resembling the show they were hoping for. The Terps’ offense […]

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Game thread: Maryland men’s basketball vs. Georgetown

Maryland men’s basketball hosts Georgetown at Xfinity Center for its home opener and the team’s Gold Rush game. The Terps and Hoyas haven’t played each other since 2016. This is your space for thoughts, observations or whatever you would like to share, but please be respectful.

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Maryland football at Rutgers preview

It’s been a rough few weeks at Jones-Hill House. Maryland football is riding a four-game losing streak that started with three losses by a combined 10 points and was most recently added to with a 55-10 shellacking at the hands of No. 2 Indiana. But there’s a strong case for Rutgers being the weakest opponent […]

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Takeaways from No. 10 Maryland women’s basketball’s 87-54 victory over UMBC

Maryland women’s basketball has officially passed its first two tests of the season with relative ease. The Terps took down UMBC on Thursday night, 87-54. Here are three takeaways from Maryland’s victory. Saylor Poffenbarger’s improved shooting One of the biggest headlines heading into last season was head coach Brenda Frese’s acquisition of Poffenbarger from Arkansas […]

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MM 11.7: Maryland basketball announces Vanda Pharmaceuticals as presenting sponsor

Both Maryland men’s and women’s basketball will have new primary advertising logos on their Xfinity Center home court. Maryland Athletics has partnered with Vanda Pharmaceuticals as the school’s presenting sponsor for basketball, the school announced Thursday. Vanda’s logo will be present on Maryland’s court, the first time the school has had such a partnership. Other […]

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Maryland volleyball weekend preview: Ohio State and Michigan

After falling in a four-set battle against Northwestern, Maryland volleyball hopes to snap its four-game losing streak while defending its home court with back-to-back weekend games against Ohio State and Michigan.  Historically, Maryland has struggled against both programs, with an 8-17 record against the Buckeyes and a 3-18 record against the Wolverines. But the Terps […]

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Testudo Talk Podcast: Previewing Maryland football’s road trip to Rutgers

On this episode of the Testudo Talk Podcast, hosts Matt Germack, Ryan Alonardo and Nolan Rogalski preview Maryland football’s must-win road trip to Rutgers this weekend. Matt’s preview article can be found on the front page. Listen to the episode here. You can also listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere else you get your podcasts. If you […]

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How to watch/odds for Maryland football at Rutgers

Maryland football takes a trip up the I-95 to New Jersey taking on local Big Ten rival Rutgers, a team in a similar situation to the Terps entering Saturday. Both the Scarlet Knights and Terps sit at four wins, needing two more to clinch bowl eligibility. But the clock is ticking, and both teams should […]

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No. 10 Maryland women’s basketball cruises to 87-54 victory over UMBC

Heading into Thursday’s matchup with UMBC, No. 10 Maryland women’s basketball seemed primed to easily take care of business at home. However, through the first half, it couldn’t put the Retrievers away. After starting the season looking unstoppable, the Terps displayed imperfections on Thursday. Things ultimately course-corrected in the second half, as Maryland looked more […]

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Maryland men’s basketball vs. Georgetown preview

Maryland men’s basketball is ready for Xfinity Center.  Two wins against smaller schools have prepared Maryland to face Georgetown, one of the tougher tests in the DMV. The Xfinity Center is ready for Maryland men’s basketball, too, with the Gold Rush promotional game on tap and a student-section sellout projected. None of the current Maryland […]

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MM 11.6: 7 Maryland field hockey players earn All-Big Ten honors

Maryland field hockey brought home a litany of hardware Wednesday, as the Big Ten announced that seven Terps earned all-conference honors. Most notably, Jordyn Hollamon took home the Big Ten Freshman of the Year award. She had a team-leading seven goals to go along with three assists. She was also named an All-Big Ten second […]

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No. 1 Maryland men’s soccer at Michigan State preview

Just one game separates No. 1 Maryland men’s soccer from its first unbeaten regular season since 2016. After navigating the trickiest five-game stretch in the country, the Terps control their own destiny for a Big Ten regular season title. Despite facing four ranked opponents in five games, Maryland has found different ways to win. The […]

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No. 10 Maryland women’s basketball vs. UMBC preview

After allowing its fewest points in the Brenda Frese era in its season opener against Loyola Maryland, Maryland women’s basketball plays host another in-state opponent, UMBC, Thursday evening. The Terps will look to make it two wins in four days at the Xfinity Center, against another opponent it should dismantle with relative ease. The game […]

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No. 2-seed Maryland field hockey Big Ten quarterfinal vs. No. 7-seed Ohio State preview

According to captain Josie Hollamon, national No. 11 and Big Ten No. 2-seed Maryland field hockey begins its “revenge tour” Thursday.  After a three year conference trophy drought, head coach Missy Meharg leads the Terps to Bloomington, Indiana, to compete in the Big Ten tournament once again. The Terps haven’t missed an appearance since joining […]

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MM 11.5: Maryland men’s soccer earns national No. 1 ranking

For the first time since 2019, Maryland is on top of the collegiate men’s soccer world. The Terps rose to No. 1 in the country in the United Soccer Coaches Poll’s national rankings, which were released Monday, after then-No. 1 Stanford lost away to Cal. Maryland’s ascent comes with the Terps a game away from […]

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MM 11.4: Maryland women’s basketball to open 2026-27 season in Paris

Maryland women’s basketball’s 2026-27 season will start across the Atlantic. The Terps’ season opener will take place against South Carolina in Paris on Nov. 2, 2026, as part of the Oui-Play Paris event, the program announced Monday. North Carolina and Oklahoma will also take part in the event, the Tar Heel Tribune first reported. It’s […]

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Maryland women’s soccer 2025 end-of-season awards

Despite finishing last in the Big Ten, Maryland women’s soccer had multiple bright spots this season, with several players deserving recognition for their performances. Here’s our season awards for the team. Forward of the Year Freshman McKinley Heaven On a roster that faced fatal goalscoring issues during conference play, Heaven was the answer to Maryland’s […]

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