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For weeks, Maryland baseball head coach Matt Swope chalked up messy conference losses to struggles on the pitching staff. “I think the pitching injuries alone cost us at least five wins,” he said after the Terps used seven pitchers against Georgetown Tuesday. However, it was starting pitcher Cristofer Cespedes who turned the tide in Maryland’s […]
Maryland football’s backfield was the conference’s worst in 2025 — ranking last with 1,252 rushing yards and only 305 rush attempts. The Terps spent the offseason adding weapons to relieve some pressure off quarterback Malik Washington. After bringing in USC running back Harry Dalton III in February, Maryland furthered its rushing depth on Thursday. Senior […]
After scoring its third-most runs of the season on Tuesday against Georgetown, Maryland baseball only scored three runs in seven innings against Penn State Thursday, leading to the Terps’ 10th loss in a conference series opener. Maryland fell, 13-3, to Penn State in the first game of its final conference series at the Bob Thursday […]
No. 3-seed Maryland women’s lacrosse looked lost in the draw circle Thursday, dropping 12 straight faceoffs across nearly 30 minutes. Lead drawtaker Kayla Gilmore was removed from the circle in favor of freshman Leah Miller. But as Miller couldn’t turn it around in the circle, Gilmore returned and stepped up. With the game tied at […]
While the freshmen at the top of the 2026 NBA Draft class are being touted as one of the best groups to grace basketball in a long time, several upperclassmen are flying under the radar with strong performances. Former Terp Ja’Kobi Gillespie was one of those — until he announced himself to the scouts in […]
No. 3-seed Maryland women’s lacrosse looked nearly untouchable in the first quarter of its second round bout against Rutgers. The Terps returned to their high-volume scoring ways in the first half Sunday, devastating the Scarlet Knights’ backline to cruise to a 11-8 win in the Shell. But after the victory, knowing the journey was not […]
Coming off a disappointing 2025-26 season, Maryland men’s basketball will have a chance to avenge its losses from conference play. Tuesday’s Big Ten opponent release revealed where those opportunities will come. The Terps struggled mightily in conference play, finishing second-to-last with a 4-16 record record against Big Ten opponents in the 2025-26 season. While the […]
Until Sunday, Maryland baseball first baseman Paul Jones II hadn’t hit a home run since April 28th. His blast that day was the only one the Terps logged during their 11-2 victory over Georgetown. On Sunday, he turned his fate around with two home runs and five RBIs to help lead it to victory. In […]
Having already succeeded in the regular season and achieved an NCAA tournament quarterfinal berth, head coach Cathy Reese has led Maryland women’s lacrosse to a position many teams would dream of reaching. But with the expectations that come with donning the red, white, black and gold, it’s difficult for players to keep their sights away […]
Alyssa Thomas has been a triple-double machine across her 41 games with the Phoenix Mercury. The former Maryland women’s basketball forward set a new single-season WNBA record with eight triple-doubles in 2025. While the Mercury suffered a 16-point loss on Sunday, Thomas was one rebound shy of her first triple-double of the season. She posted […]
Maryland football is set to host former VMI linebacker Stephen Dean on Monday and Tuesday, bringing in an intriguing, high-upside option in an area in need of depth. Dean has spent his entire career at Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia, where he consistently improved his production. As a redshirt junior in 2025, he finished […]
Maryland baseball’s batting order put on its best offensive performance of the weekend against Rutgers. It tallied 14 hits across nine frames — a stark difference from Saturday night’s game, where the Terps failed to produce a run. A flurry of home runs brought the Terps to their first conference victory in over two weeks […]
After being sent home by Penn in the second round of last year’s NCAA tournament, No. 3-seed Maryland women’s lacrosse knew it needed to bring in a firestarter on offense. That spark came in the form of the Quakers’ best attacker. Penn transfer Keeley Block’s two late goals closed the door on Rutgers Sunday, capping […]
Maryland baseball has long needed its starting pitching rotation to step up, and one of the key players it elevated in the hopes of getting that was pitcher Logan Hastings. That move has come with mixed results. Having allowed 15 runs over his previous three starts, Hastings needed a strong outing against Rutgers. For three […]
No. 3-seed Maryland women’s lacrosse returns to postseason play after a two-week hiatus from the field. But despite the extended time away from competition, the Terps say they feel more connected than ever. The heart and soul of Maryland’s defense, JJ Suriano, particularly appreciated the bonding time she spent with her teammates. “It gets pretty […]
Offense has rarely been the leading problem during Maryland baseball’s shaky 2026 season. The Terps boast the second-most runs scored in the Big Ten and are tied for 20th nationally. But Friday’s game against Rutgers saw Maryland’s bats go silent. The Terps scored only three runs, including just one through the first six innings, leading […]
Despite two drastically different seasons, both Maryland lacrosse programs shared a positive spotlight Thursday, combining for eight total USA Lacrosse All-American nods. Maryland women’s lacrosse had five honorees, highlighted by first-team All-Americans Kori Edmondson and JJ Suriano. Despite a slight production drop-off, Edmondson’s presence has been undeniable in 2026. The senior was recently selected as […]
While Maryland men’s lacrosse will likely undergo significant roster turnover entering next season, the program’s outlook got a bit brighter Wednesday. Henry Dodge, Brian Ruppel and Riley Reese are expected to return for the Terps in 2027. The trio were granted another year of eligibility and will immediately slot back into Maryland’s starting lineup. Dodge, […]
The frustration in head coach John Tillman’s voice was palpable when he gave his closing remarks after Maryland men’s lacrosse’s Big Ten Tournament exit. “We just have to deal with the consequences because we didn’t do enough to determine our own fate,” Tillman said. For the first time under Tillman, the Terps’ nation-leading streak of […]
Former Maryland football wide receiver Stefon Diggs was found not guilty on charges of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault and battery in a trial verdict Tuesday. Diggs was accused of felony strangulation and assault and battery against his personal chef Jamila “Mila” Adams. Adams testified that Diggs slapped and choked her during a dispute over […]
Three weeks ago, Maryland baseball defeated Towson, 15-7, aided by five Terps drawing walks in the bottom of the eighth with the bases loaded. In Tuesday’s contest, Maryland’s offense again stayed patient when necessary, recording six runs — a quarter of its overall scoring — via walks. Maryland dominated Towson, 23-11, on Tuesday at Brooks […]
After its worst season since 2008 — it finished with an 8-22 record and just one win during conference play — Maryland volleyball has its sights set on a bounce-back 2026 campaign. The Terps’ path to do so got slightly clearer on Monday, as the Big Ten announced their conference schedule ahead of the season. […]
In an offseason of recruiting scores, Buzz Williams and Maryland men’s basketball suffered its first major rimout as five-star center Obinna Ekezie Jr. committed to Louisville Sunday. Ekezie placed the Terps in his top five destinations, but the Cardinals were their only real competition in the recruiting battle according to Maryland insider Jeff Ermann. Now, […]
It seemed inevitable that Maryland men’s lacrosse would make the NCAA Tournament after being selected as the top-ranked preseason team — no program ranked No. 1 heading into the season had missed the field over the last decade. But after a 1-3 start and an early exit in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals, the Terps […]
Coming off a nearly two week rest period, Maryland women’s lacrosse has won another short break, securing the No. 3 seed and first-round bye in the NCAA Tournament. Announced on Selection Sunday on ESPN U, the seeding marks the Terps’ highest national tournament position since 2022. Maryland came into the season ranked seventh in the […]