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MM 6.12: Maryland athletics announces its Hall of Fame class of 2026
Maryland athletics honored some of its all-time greats Thursday, inducting nine successful alumni to make up its 2026 Hall of Fame class. Three-time All-Pro defensive end Shawne Merriman remains one of Maryland’s greatest historical players over 21 years after being selected 12th overall in the 2005 NFL Draft. His 22 career sacks rank third on […]
MM 6.11: Maryland men’s soccer alum Dayne St. Clair is on Canada’s World Cup roster
With the 2026 World Cup nearing, Maryland men’s soccer fans will have a familiar face to cheer for. Former goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair was named to Canada’s 26-man roster, marking his second consecutive selection. St. Clair was instrumental in Maryland’s national championship in 2018, the program’s last title. He played every minute between the pipes […]
MM 6.10: Maryland men’s basketball secures game against South Carolina
Maryland men’s basketball learned of a new nonconference opponent Wednesday, and it’s one that will be familiar to regular scrollers of College Park fan pages. The Terps are set to spread holiday cheer on Dec. 19 when they travel up I-95 to take on the South Carolina Gamecocks at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore. The […]
MM 6.9: Maryland women’s basketball announces 2026-27 conference opponents
On the heels of a 2025-26 season that culminated in a Round of 32 exit in the NCAA tournament, Maryland women’s basketball has much to look forward to after the release of its 2026-27 conference matchups. The Terps look to avenge their pair of losses to Oregon, playing the Ducks on the road for the […]
MM 6.8: Maryland football adds defensive reinforcements to 2027 recruiting class
With programs across the country finalizing rosters ahead of the 2026 season, Maryland football’s attention has remained focused on the future. The Terps landed six class of 2027 commitments across a four-day stretch spanning late May and early June. While Maryland’s initial crop of incoming talent featured seven offensive additions, a young defense that was […]
MM 6.5: Two players depart from Maryland football
While Maryland football head coach Michael Locksley remains active in the transfer portal, looking for players to finalize his roster, that action has seen two players move the other way. According to reporting from Jeff Ermann, quarterback Devin Kargman and linebacker Keyshawn Flowers have left the program. Neither player’s profile is listed on the 2026 […]
‘I’m a Maryland guy through and through’: Homecoming for Preston Howard
When Preston Howard announced he would enter the transfer portal on December 13, 2024, it was all but confirmed that he had played his final snap in a Maryland football uniform. But just 13 months later, Howard transferred back to Maryland for his final season. According to the NCAA, more than 3,600 FBS scholarship players […]
MM 6.4: Maryland football signs Rice basketball guard Jordan Williams as a linebacker
In a surprising turn of events, former Rice guard Jordan Williams elected to transfer to Maryland for his final year of eligibility. However, Williams did not commit to play for Maryland men’s basketball; instead, he will transfer to Maryland football for the 2026 season. The move gives Williams the chance to step foot on the […]
MM 6.3: Maryland men’s soccer announces 2026 schedule
Despite reaching the NCAA Tournament quarterfinals for the first time since 2018, Maryland men’s soccer’s 2025 campaign ended on a disappointing note. The Terps were the highest seeded team remaining before their exit to the eventual national champions. While Maryland was forced to wait another year to pursue the program’s fifth national title, the teams […]
MM 6.2: Dual athlete Bud Coombs enters transfer portal
Maryland baseball’s mass exodus continued Monday as one of its most talented freshman joined more than 15 teammates in entering the transfer portal. Bud Coombs, a native of Mechanicsville, Maryland, entered the transfer portal. He will have three seasons of eligibility remaining after hitting .360 with nine home runs and 36 RBIs. Coombs committed to […]
Cohesion drove Maryland women’s lacrosse in 2026, but glaring inconsistencies killed its title hopes
Despite posting the only spotless record in the nation 13 games into the 2026 season, Maryland women’s lacrosse looked anything but perfect. Standing middle of the pack nationally in key statistical areas — such as offensive pacing (66th), shooting percentage (58th) and turnover rate (52nd), according to Lacrosse Reference — Maryland didn’t look like a […]
MM 6.1: Maryland football lands new batch of 2027 commitments
With the transfer window coming to a close, Maryland football recruiters have diverted their attention to adding to its 2027 freshman class. The Terps found moderate success, bringing in a new group of prospects from Friday through Sunday. Offensive lineman Abdus Kone is the only unrated recruit in Maryland’s 2027 class thus far, hailing from […]
MM 5.29: Maryland baseball continues to lose talent to the transfer portal
Continuity was largely expected to be the silver lining for Maryland baseball after three consecutive disappointing seasons. But days before the transfer portal officially opens, that belief has proven false. Infielder Michael Iannazzo and pitcher Jake Yeager announced Thursday that they are entering the transfer portal, becoming the program’s 11th and 12th departures. The Terps […]
Maryland baseball 2026 season recap
Maryland baseball failed to qualify for the Big Ten Tournament for a third straight season after finishing with a 27-29 overall record and going 9-21 in Big Ten play. Head coach Matt Swope said that it was a “disappointing season” leaving “no confidence” heading into the offseason. “I am happy with the way we finished,” […]
MM 5.28: Two track Terps compete in NCAA Championships
The NCAA track and field championships began Wednesday, with teams from the eastern side of the United States competing at the University of Kentucky. Five Terps are set to compete in the first round — but one has already guaranteed his place in the quarterfinals. Sophomore Roman Spikes, a native of Burtonsville, Maryland, ran the […]
Open thread: Maryland women’s basketball
Hey Testudo Times community! This is your open space to discuss all things Maryland women’s basketball. Keep things respectful as always. Be sure to keep up with all of our women’s basketball coverage here. All open threads will be restarted periodically as needed. Please direct any questions/comments/concerns to managing editor Nolan Rogalski and the rest of […]
Open thread: Maryland football
Hey Testudo Times community! This is your open space to discuss all things Maryland football. Keep things respectful as always. Be sure to keep up with all of our football coverage here. All open threads will be restarted periodically as needed. Please direct any questions/comments/concerns to managing editor Nolan Rogalski and the rest of the staff […]
MM 5.27: Maryland women’s lacrosse’s JJ Suriano named IWLCA Goalie of the Year
An influential piece in Maryland women’s lacrosse’s run to the NCAA Tournament semifinals received another accolade on Tuesday. Goalkeeper JJ Suriano was named IWLCA’s Goalie of the Year, awarded to the nation’s top netminder. The Baltimore native added a third postseason honor to her list this year, following her recognition as the Big Ten Goaltender […]
MM 5.26: Maryland women’s lacrosse attacker Lauren LaPointe reaches 100 career goals
As the season came to an end for Maryland women’s lacrosse, one of its brightest stars reached an important milestone. In the Terps’ semifinal loss to North Carolina Friday, junior attacker Lauren LaPointe notched her 100th and 101st career goals. 2026 proved to be a banner year for LaPointe, scoring 66 goals in the highest-scoring […]
MM 5.25: Maryland baseball alum Kyle McCoy tosses five scoreless innings in High-A debut
The talent within Maryland baseball’s pitching staff has continued to blossom over the years. The Terps have had eight players selected in the last seven MLB Drafts — the most recent being Kyle McCoy in 2025. Despite being an eighth-round pick, McCoy has shined in his first season of minor league baseball. The former third-team […]
No. 3-seed Maryland women’s lacrosse dominated in 16-6 loss to No. 2-seed North Carolina in NCAA Tournament semifinals
EVANSTON, Ill. — In a season littered with gritty, hard-fought battles, No. 3 Maryland women’s lacrosse’s season came to an end in uncharacteristic fashion. Outplayed on both ends of the field, Maryland stumbled at the end of one of its most promising seasons in years. The Terps committed 15 turnovers and never found rhythm on […]
MM 5.22: Maryland men’s basketball draws Tennessee in Players Era Tournament
Maryland men’s basketball will return to Las Vegas for Thanksgiving week as a competitor in the revamped Players Era Tournament, and it learned its path to the title game Thursday. In the first round, Maryland will face off against the Tennessee Volunteers at Michelob Ultra Arena. The game will be played on Nov. 24, but […]
NCAA Tournament semifinal preview: No. 3-seed Maryland women’s lacrosse vs. No. 2-seed North Carolina
No. 3-seed Maryland women’s lacrosse has posted one of the best records in collegiate lacrosse this season and earned a trip to Evanston, Illinois. However, head coach Cathy Reese believes there’s still room for improvement. “We have not played a perfect game,” Reese said after Maryland’s 14-10 quarterfinal win over Navy. “I mean, sometimes we […]
MM 5.21: Maryland men’s lacrosse earns commitment of Vermont transfer Colin Bullock
With Maryland men’s lacrosse’s massive senior class gone for good, head coach John Tillman looks to make a splash in the transfer portal. The Terps have already scored their first addition, inking Vermont transfer Colin Bullock according to Inside Lacrosse’s portal tracker. Bullock spent three years playing as a short-stick defensive midfielder for the Catamounts, […]
MM 5.20: 5 Maryland baseball players earn Big Ten honors
While Maryland baseball missed the conference tournament for the third consecutive season under head coach Matt Swope, the future of the program is bright. That belief was furthered on Tuesday. The Terps had five players receive All-Big Ten honors, headlined by Brayden Martin’s third-team selection. Bud Coombs, Ryan Costello and Ty Kaunas were selected to […]