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Maryland baseball steamrolls Richmond, 19-4, in 7 innings

Two weeks ago, Maryland began its six-game loss streak after falling 7-5 against Richmond. That streak ended after a 6-4 victory over No. 12 USC on Saturday. The run rule cut half of the Terps’ games short during their skid.  But on Tuesday, Maryland found itself on the other end of a blowout. Maryland dominated […]

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MM 3.31: Maryland women’s lacrosse named No. 1 team in nation

Maryland women’s lacrosse’s 12-0 start to the season has seen the Terps hit heights that have regularly been achieved both under head coach Cathy Reese and in the years before her. After a mixed beginning to the 2020s, the Terps seem to have risen back toward the pinnacle of women’s lacrosse — an ascension that […]

MM 3.30: Maryland football hosts NFL Draft pro day

Six Maryland football alumni took part in pro day workouts Friday at Jones-Hill House, in hopes of finding a spot in the 2026 NFL Draft. Wide receivers Octavian Smith Jr., Jalil Farooq and Shaleak Knotts, offensive tackle Alan Herron, defensive back Jalen Huskey and defensive tackle Cam Rice worked out with scouts from 30 of […]

Maryland baseball mercy ruled in 8-inning loss to No. 12 USC, 14-4

In Big Ten baseball, if a team leads another by 10 runs after seven full innings, the team in front automatically wins at the end of the next full inning. Maryland baseball knows this rule, having fallen on the wrong side of it four times so far this season.  Playing against No. 12 USC Sunday […]

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No. 3 Maryland women’s lacrosse survives No. 21 Penn State, 14-13

With less than four minutes left in the contest, the No. 3 Maryland women’s lacrosse clung to a one-goal lead over No. 21 Penn State after Rocquette Allen snuck a shot top shelf for her fifth goal of the game.  But as Penn State charged down the field with under a minute to go, Jordyn […]

Maryland baseball outlasts No. 12 USC, 6-4, snaps 6-game losing streak

Heading into the 2026 season, freshman Ty Kaunas was named the Just Baseball’s Preseason Big Ten Freshman of the Year. During the fall, he had a .400 batting average and hit six home runs. On Saturday, Kaunas validated his preseason honors, blasting his first career home run against USC.  The shortstop stepped up to the […]

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No. 12 Maryland men’s lacrosse trounces Michigan, 14-8

In just his second game back from injury, Eric Spanos stole the show during No. 12 Maryland men’s lacrosse’s Big Ten clash against Michigan. With the Terps up by just two goals after the first quarter, the All-Big Ten first-teamer imposed his will on the Wolverines. Spanos netted four of his career-high eight goals in […]

COLUMN: Oluchi Okananwa and Brenda Frese’s viral moment exemplifies what makes Frese a coaching genius

It’s been impossible to be on any sports social media algorithm this week without seeing Brenda Frese’s impassioned speech to guard Oluchi Okananwa during the third quarter of Maryland women’s basketball’s NCAA Tournament loss to North Carolina.  Frese took an out-of-sorts Okananwa out of the game to implore her to “lock in” and affirm her […]

No. 3 Maryland women’s lacrosse vs. No. 21 Penn State preview

Despite giving up five unanswered goals in the final quarter of Thursday’s contest, No. 3 Maryland women’s lacrosse took down No. 7 Johns Hopkins in its first top-10 matchup of 2026. In what’s becoming second nature, Lauren LaPointe led the offense with a career-high seven goals and logging the seventh-highest points total in program history […]

Maryland baseball’s comeback falters late in 11-10 loss to No. 12 USC

On a cold, rainy Friday night, Maryland’s typical weekend-opener starter, Lance Williams, allowed ten runs through three innings against No. 12 USC. The Terps’ bullpen through the final six innings consisted of Andrew Koshy and three freshmen — two who made their collegiate debut.  The four relievers only allowed one Trojan run to give Maryland’s […]

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No. 12 Maryland men’s lacrosse at Michigan preview

No. 12 Maryland men’s lacrosse was expected to boast one of the nation’s most potent offenses. Seven games into the 2026 campaign, it hasn’t delivered.  The Terps’ attack sits 36th in the country with 11.4 goals per game. But that doesn’t tell the full story. Outside of their 19-goal outing to open the season, they […]

MM 3.27: Emil Riegger named Co-Big Ten Golfer of the Week

Junior Maryland golfer Emil Riegger was named Co-Big Ten Golfer of the Week, it was announced Thursday. The honor was Riegger’s second of the season. Riegger won the individual title at the Bell Bank “Pay It Forward” Collegiate contest on Tuesday. He scored a -10 overall, posting scores of 66, 69 and 71, respectively, across […]

No. 3 Maryland women’s lacrosse’s explosive first half carries it past No. 7 Johns Hopkins, 15-12

Throughout the season, JJ Suriano and Lauren LaPointe have consistently credited their teammates for their standout seasons. Both juniors claimed spots on the Tewaaraton Award Watchlist, a testament to their extraordinary improvements after ups and downs as underclassmen.  On Thursday, it was that pair in the spotlight once again. LaPointe broke her goals and points […]

Maryland baseball vs. No. 12 USC weekend series preview

Maryland baseball currently has the longest losing streak in the Big Ten with five losses in a row, the most recent being an 8-inning blowout by No. 9 Virginia in a game the Terps stayed competitive in for a long stretch. However, Maryland’s ranked run isn’t over yet. The Terps will take on No. 12 […]

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Maryland baseball tumbles against No. 9 Virginia in 8 innings, 16-6

Maryland baseball only trailed No. 9 Virginia by one run after the top of the eighth inning. Twice during the game, the Terps led the Cavaliers.  But Maryland’s gameplay was spoiled by faulty pitching and superb hitting from the Cavaliers in the bottom of the inning. Virginia managed to bank nine runs and trigger the […]

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No. 3 Maryland women’s lacrosse at No. 7 Johns Hopkins preview

After its win on Sunday, No. 3 Maryland women’s lacrosse stands as one of just four undefeated teams in Division 1 lacrosse. On Thursday, Maryland’s flawless record will face its toughest test yet against No. 7 Johns Hopkins. The Blue Jays have improved by leaps and bounds from last year and look to topple the […]

MM 3.25: Former Maryland football quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa signs with UFL’s Houston Gamblers

The Big Ten’s all-time leading passer is getting another shot at the pro level. Former Maryland football quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa signed with the Houston Gamblers of the UFL over the weekend. He’s reunited with Gamblers’ head coach Kevin Sumlin, who was his offensive coordinator in 2023 in College Park. Tagovailoa last played for the Massachusetts […]

MM 3.24: Maryland gymnastics to compete in Lexington NCAA Regional

Maryland gymnastics is set to travel to Lexington, Kentucky, for the NCAA Regionals from April 3-5. The Terps have qualified for the last eight NCAA Regionals. Maryland will battle No. 8-seed Missouri, No. 9-seed Arkansas and NC State in the second round on April 3. The top two programs from the other Round 2 meet […]

Maryland baseball vs. No. 9 Virginia preview

Maryland was swept over the weekend by No. 1 UCLA in Los Angeles. Two out of the three games caused the run-rule to be enacted, leading to the first game ending in the seventh inning and the third ending in the eighth inning. Early into the 2025 season, Terps held a five-game win streak after […]

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MM 3.22: No. 3 Maryland women’s lacrosse overcomes USC, 13-7, for 10-0 start

No. 3 Maryland women’s lacrosse opened its Big Ten home slate against USC with big games on the horizon — five of the six regular season games beyond Sunday come against ranked opponents. To avoid complacency, the team relied on its senior leadership, with Kori Edmondson scoring or assisting four of the Terps’ first six […]

Maryland baseball swept for second time this season, falls to No. 1 UCLA, 14-4

Facing a series finale against the No. 1 UCLA Bruins, Maryland baseball needed to keep the bats quiet if it hoped to cause a surprise. But UCLA had run through two Maryland pitchers, who threw a combined total of 68 pitches and allowed seven runs, by the middle of the fourth inning. Maryland ultimately fell […]

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