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Big Ten Tournament second round preview: Maryland men’s basketball vs. Iowa
No. 17-seed Maryland men’s basketball erupted in the first half Tuesday, holding Oregon to just three field goals in the entire first half. But the Terps won’t get much respite, as they turn their attention to a familiar foe in No. 9-seed Iowa. It’s not often that two teams play one another three times in […]
MM 3.11: Maryland track & field’s Tolu Akinduro to compete in NCAA Championships
Maryland track & field’s Tolu Akinduro is set to take part in the NCAA Championships on March 14 after a stellar showing in the Big Ten Indoor Track and Field Championships. Akinduro shattered a 24-year old program record in the triple jump with a mark of 13.36 meters — it was good for second in […]
Maryland baseball smothered by No. 22 West Virginia, 10-3
Maryland baseball headed to Morgantown, West Virginia, as winners of seven of its last eight. But that momentum came to a screeching halt against No. 22 West Virginia. The Terps’ pitching struggled mightily against the Mountaineers. As a staff, the six Terps’ pitchers allowed 11 walks and 12 hits in 47 at-bats. Without any hits […]
Takeaways from Maryland men’s basketball’s 70-60 win over Oregon in the Big Ten Tournament first round
Maryland men’s basketball finished second-to-last in the Big Ten during the regular season. By all metrics, the Terps were on a collision course with the offseason. But Buzz Williams and company had different plans. In the first round of the Big Ten Tournament, Maryland squared up with Oregon in Chicago. The same program it fell […]
No. 17-seed Maryland men’s basketball takes down No. 16-seed Oregon, 70-60, in Big Ten Tournament first round
Cinderella runs don’t come from low-effort teams. No. 17-seed Maryland men’s basketball clearly knows that. Taking on No. 16-seed Oregon in the first game of the Big Ten Tournament, the Terps played like a team with something to prove. Every rebound turned into trench warfare, with bodies sprawling repeatedly in efforts to secure possession. Maryland […]
Game thread: No. 17-seed Maryland men’s basketball vs. No. 16-seed Oregon
The first round of the Big Ten Tournament is here. The Terps and Ducks face off for the second time this season at 5 p.m., with the winner moving onto No. 9-seed Iowa. This is your space for thoughts, observations or whatever you would like to share, but please be respectful.
MM 3.10: Maryland baseball’s Ryan Costello named Big Ten Freshman of the Week
Maryland baseball first baseman Ryan Costello was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week, the conference announced Monday. The redshirt freshman LSU transfer continues to pay off, as he went 7 for 16 with three home runs, six RBIs and six runs across four games in the week. Costello has been Maryland’s premier source of […]
Maryland baseball at No. 23 West Virginia preview
Maryland baseball is set to play its fifth straight road game on Tuesday, heading out west to face No. 23 West Virginia. The Terps are coming off of a 2-1 series victory against Troy over the weekend that was fueled by late home runs and strong defense. Maryland tallied a total of seven runs — […]
Big Ten Tournament first round preview: Maryland men’s basketball vs. Oregon
With one of the longest regular seasons in the history of Maryland men’s basketball wrapped up, the Terps have an incredibly short time to shake it all off. The clock ran out on the Terps’ 78-72 loss to No. 11 Illinois at 5:24 p.m. on Sunday. Its next game comes at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. […]
MM 3.9: 3 Maryland wrestlers land podium finishes at Big Ten Championships
Six Maryland wrestlers went to the Big Ten Championships over the weekend, and three of them have qualified for the NCAA Championships. Dario Lemus, Branson John and Carter Young each finished on the podium at their weight classes, earning their spots in the national tournament. Lemus, a redshirt sophomore, finished sixth at the 141 pound […]
Takeaways from Maryland men’s basketball’s 78-72 loss to No. 11 Illinois
Maryland men’s basketball kept competitive with No. 11 Illinois for 39 minutes in a game that few would have expected the Terps to have a realistic chance of winning. Despite Andre Mills’ 30-point day, Maryland let the game slip away at the end, losing 78-72 in a deflated Xfinity Center Here are three takeaways from […]
Maryland baseball secures series victory over troy with 4 home runs in 7-6 win
Maryland baseball entered the ninth inning Sunday trailing by one run in the rubber match of its weekend series with Troy. Ryan Costello already had one home run in the game, and stood at the plate representing the go-ahead run with a runner on first. The lefty redshirt freshman delivered again. Costello turned on a […]
Maryland men’s basketball’s upset bid falls short in 78-72 Senior Day loss to No. 11 Illinois
Maryland men’s basketball gave Xfinity Center a show worth watching Sunday. With 40 seconds left, Diggy Coit had an open 3-pointer squared up down four points to No. 11 Illinois. He nailed it — but head coach Buzz Williams had already called timeout, and the whistle had blown the play dead. After the players retook […]
Game thread: Maryland men’s basketball vs. No. 11 Illinois
At long last, Maryland men’s basketball is playing its final game of the regular season. The Terps are in College Park against No. 11 Illinois, with senior celebrations for Diggy Coit, Solomon Washington, Elijah Saunders and Collin Metcalf on tap. Tip off is slated for 3pm ET on Fox. This is your space for thoughts, […]
Maryland baseball evens series with Troy in 9-3 win
After giving Maryland baseball hope on Friday with an RBI double, Maryland baseball’s David Mendez swung hard on the first pitch he saw against Troy in the top of the first inning. Mendez’s 391-foot blast cleared the left-field wall, bringing Brayden Martin home from second base to open the scoring for the day. The second […]
Kristen Shanahan’s career day highlights No. 3 Maryland women’s lacrosse’s 13-6 rout of James Madison
No. 3 Maryland women’s lacrosse attacker Kristen Shanahan has said she’s “blacked out” from adrenaline at times during previous games. But her performance Saturday against James Madison was one she may never forget. Shanahan scored a career-high six goals to bolster No. 3 Maryland women’s lacrosse on offense as it dominated the Dukes, 13-6. The […]
Maryland men’s basketball vs. No. 11 Illinois preview
The first regular season for Maryland men’s basketball under Buzz Williams has been an excruciating one. The first omen was requiring a miracle 3-pointer by George Turkson Jr. to defeat UMBC in a preseason exhibition. Less than two weeks later, a Georgetown team that’s now dead-last in the Big East standings spoiled the Terps’ home […]
Maryland baseball drops series opener against Troy, 5-2
In the top of both the fourth and sixth innings, Maryland baseball loaded the bases — just one hit away from gaining the lead or catching up. Both times, the batter failed to outduel the pitcher, sending everyone back to the dugout. An inability to follow through ultimately cost Maryland its fifth loss of the […]
No. 14 Maryland men’s lacrosse goes wire-to-wire in 13-8 win over Delaware
NEWARK, Del. — No. 14 Maryland men’s lacrosse’s faceoff unit was arguably its biggest weakness last season. The duo of Shea Keethler and Jonah Carrier only hauled in 51.2% of the bouts at the X combined, the 33rd-best mark nationally. So when Henry Dodge — the country’s best faceoff specialist in 2025 — entered the […]
Takeaways from No. 6-seed Maryland women’s basketball loss to No. 11-seed Oregon in the Big Ten Tournament
INDIANAPOLIS — No. 6-seed Maryland women’s basketball will be heading straight home from Indianapolis after blowing a second-half lead to No. 11-seed Oregon for the second time this season. Here are three takeaways from the loss. History repeated itself The Terps’ season hit its lowest point in late January when the Ducks flew into College […]
No. 3 Maryland women’s lacrosse vs. James Madison preview
No. 3 Maryland women’s lacrosse has had a season full of ranked opponents and nailbiter victories. But on Wednesday, the Terps got a much-needed break against Hofstra Maryland opened up a 7-1 lead early in the first half and never relinquished it. Attacker Lauren LaPointe was the star of the show for the Terps, contributing […]
MM 3.6: Julian Reese posts impressive double-double for Washington Wizards
Just three days after making his NBA debut with the Washington Wizards, former Maryland basketball star Julian Reese posted an 18-point, 20-rebound double-double in the team’s 122-112 loss to the Utah Jazz. Reese has started all three games he’s played so far this season for the Wizards, and has tallied at least 28 minutes in […]
No. 6-seed Maryland women’s basketball stunned by No. 11-seed Oregon, 73-68, in Big Ten Tournament second round
INDIANAPOLIS — No. 6-seed Maryland women’s basketball had a chance to earn the final shot Thursday night. Oluchi Okananwa drew an and-one opportunity to potentially cut the deficit to one point. But she missed the free throw. No. 11-seed Oregon went the other way and head coach Brenda Frese decided not to foul. With 4.4 […]
Maryland baseball at Troy weekend preview
Maryland baseball is back on the road to Troy, Alabama, after a three-game home-opener sweep against Wagner was followed by a 7-3 victory against Delaware on Wednesday. The Terps hope to continue their five-game win streak, a mark they haven’t achieved since the 2023 season. The series will begin on Friday at Riddle-Pace Field at […]
No. 6-seed Maryland women’s basketball vs. No. 11-seed Oregon Big Ten Tournament preview
The stakes couldn’t be higher for No. 6-seed Maryland women’s basketball in the Big Ten Tournament. First, the Terps look to bounce back from a loss that capped their regular season. Another loss Thursday would severely hurt their chances to play host in the NCAA Tournament. To advance, Maryland will need to get by No. […]
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