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Maryland men’s soccer earns No. 4 seed in NCAA Tournament
The road to Cary, North Carolina, will run in part through College Park. Maryland men’s soccer was unveiled Monday as the fourth seed in this year’s NCAA Tournament, its highest since 2016. Due to Maryland’s impressive record at 12-1-3, the Terps will host three postseason games leading up to the College Cup. Maryland has been […]
Maryland field hockey 2025 season recap
Dust continues to collect in the empty space Maryland field hockey saved for a trophy. Head coach Missy Meharg and the Terps led a semi-successful 2025 season, ranking second in the Big Ten by the end of the year. But goalscoring woes and ranked defeats overshadowed that success, costing them a chance at a conference […]
MM 11.17: No. 9 Maryland women’s basketball freshman Lea Bartelme suffers season-ending ACL tear
A promising piece of No. 9 Maryland women’s basketball’s future will have to wait a bit longer to shine. Freshman guard Lea Bartelme suffered a season-ending ACL tear, the team announced Friday. Bartelme is playing her first season of American basketball, coming to College Park from Slovenia. She started each of her first four games […]
Takeaways from No. 9 Maryland women’s basketball’s 84-68 win over Princeton
No. 9 Maryland women’s basketball took down Princeton, 84-68, on Sunday. The Terps looked different than they had previously and played a competitive 40-minute contest with the Tigers. Here are three takeaways from Maryland’s win. Hot start cooled off Maryland played one of, if not its best, quarter of the season in the first frame […]
No. 9 Maryland women’s basketball passes early-season test, beats Princeton, 84-68
Fans of No. 9 Maryland women’s basketball had the team’s early-season matchup against Princeton circled as a measuring stick game for the team amid a relatively easy nonconference schedule. The Terps certainly measured up on Sunday afternoon, beating the previously undefeated Tigers 84-68. Oluchi Okananwa led all scorers with 20 points, and Maryland shot almost […]
Maryland volleyball falls in straight sets against No. 18 Indiana, 3-0
After falling in straight sets against No. 9 Purdue, Maryland volleyball ended its road trip on Sunday against No. 18 Indiana with the same goal in mind: snapping its losing streak and finally gaining conference play momentum. But despite Maryland keeping it close in the first and second sets, the third set was a completely […]
Michael Locksley to remain Maryland football head coach in 2026
With two weeks remaining in Maryland football’s 2025 season, and the Terps moving into their 57th consecutive day without a victory, Athletic Director Jim Smith said in an interview with ESPN’s Pete Thamel that head coach Michael Locksley will remain in his post for another year. Smith, who has only been with Maryland since May, […]
Takeaways from Maryland football’s lethargic 24-6 defeat against Illinois
Throughout the 2025 season, Maryland head coach Michael Locksley has referred to his team as a boat with holes, stating that he’s done the best he can to plug the holes with the players he has as more and more pop up. Now, that ship appears to be rudderless and on the verge of sinking. […]
Michael Marchiano’s player-first approach steadied Maryland women’s soccer in an up-and-down year
“A complete whirlwind.” That was how Michael Marchiano described his experiences over his first calendar year as the head coach of Maryland women’s soccer. A year of triumph, frustration and transformation. Marchiano was a midfielder for Maryland’s men’s team, capturing national titles in 2005 and 2008 and serving as captain for his final two seasons. […]
Testudo Talk Podcast: Instant reaction to Maryland men’s basketball’s win over Marquette and football’s loss to Illinois
On this episode of the Testudo Talk Podcast, hosts Matt Germack, Ryan Alonardo and Nolan Rogalski give their instant reactions to Maryland men’s basketball’s 89-82 win over Marquette and Maryland football’s 28-6 loss to Illinois. Listen to the episode here. You can also listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere else you get your podcasts. If you would […]
Takeaways from Maryland men’s basketball’s 89-82 comeback win at Marquette
Maryland men’s basketball head coach Buzz Williams led his team to its first signature victory Saturday. While Pharrel Payne went down with an injury, the Terps’ guards led the way with a resounding performance. The Terps ultimately took down the Golden Eagles, 89-82. Here are three takeaways from the game. Maryland lost its star For […]
Maryland football’s spiral continues with 24-6 loss to Illinois
Maryland football has scored more than 20 points just once since the month of September ended. Saturday’s road matchup with Illinois was the most the Terps have been stuck in mud all season — a high bar to eclipse. Just three of their 10 offensive drives made it to the red zone; those three resulted […]
Maryland men’s basketball takes down Marquette, 89-82, despite Pharrel Payne’s injury
With just over 12 minutes left in the contest against Marquette, Maryland men’s basketball’s Pharrel Payne drove in for a routine but powerful dunk. But his landing was far from routine. The senior hit the court painfully, accidentally falling into a splits position and yelling in pain while grabbing his right hip. Payne was carried […]
Game thread: Maryland football at Illinois
The second half of Maryland’s Saturday doubleheader starts at 3:30 p.m. Terps’ football is in Champaign taking on Illinois, trying to snap a five-game losing streak. This is your space for thoughts, observations or whatever you would like to share, but please be respectful.
Game thread: Maryland men’s basketball at Marquette
Maryland men’s basketball is on the road for the first time this year, taking on the school Buzz Williams had his first long head coaching stint at: Marquette. This is your space for thoughts, observations or whatever you would like to share, but please be respectful.
No. 9 Maryland women’s basketball vs. Princeton preview
No. 9 Maryland women’s basketball won its first four games, but it will face its toughest test yet on Sunday in Princeton. The game is slated for 1 p.m. from Xfinity Center, as Maryland fans will embrace their inner “Life of a ShowTerp.” The contest will be broadcast on Big Ten Plus. Princeton Tigers (2-0, […]
Maryland volleyball toppled by No. 9 Purdue in straight sets
Late in the first set, a booming swing from No. 9 Purdue outside hitter Akasha Anderson went through the hands of Maryland volleyball’s Lilly Wagner and sent Ally Williams sprinting. In front of the infamous Boiler block party student section, Williams laid out, keeping the ball alive with one arm for Addie Canady to barely […]
Maryland football vs. Illinois preview
Maryland football has entered the fourth quarter of its year with dimming hopes of sending the 2025 season to overtime. The Terps need two wins across their final three games for bowl eligibility, something they’ve only done once in the Big Ten — in 2023. Winning the fourth quarter in-game has also been a struggle […]
Maryland men’s basketball at Marquette preview
Maryland men’s basketball’s first game against higher-end competition didn’t go so well. The Terps looked outmatched at home against Georgetown, recording a 70-60 loss that felt more lopsided than that at times. Now Maryland hits the road for the first time this season. It heads to Milwaukee to take on another Big East opponent in […]
Takeaways from No. 9 Maryland women’s basketball’s 88-70 victory over Towson
Those hoping to see Maryland women’s basketball challenged in its fourth game of the year against Towson left Xfinity Center disappointed Thursday night. The Terps dominated a clearly overmatched Tigers team, winning 88-70. In the process, Maryland cemented its record at 4-0 heading into one of the biggest challenges in its nonconference slate against a […]
MM 11.14: 6 Maryland men’s soccer players earn first team All-Big Ten honors
Despite suffering its first loss of the year, No. 1 Maryland men’s soccer’s season has been impressive to date. The Terps’ 15-game unbeaten run resulted in a staggering 13 postseason honors on Thursday. Laurin Mack and Lasse Kelp have keyed the Big Ten’s second-best defense, and they received conference awards to further that point. Mack […]
Testudo Talk Podcast: Previewing Maryland football and men’s basketball’s Saturday doubleheader
On this episode of the Testudo Talk Podcast, hosts Matt Germack, Ryan Alonardo and Nolan Rogalski preview a jam-packed Saturday for Maryland athletics; men’s basketball takes on Marquette at 2 p.m. and football faces Illinois at 3:30 p.m. Matt’s Marquette preview and Nolan’s Illinois preview can be found on the front page. Listen to the […]
No. 9 Maryland women’s basketball sweeps aside Towson, 88-70
No. 9 Maryland women’s basketball added an extra jolt to its lineup Thursday night. Kaylene Smikle made her season debut after missing the first three games. Smikle led the Terps last season averaging 17.9 points per game, but was sidelined to start the season with nagging injuries. Her absence was notable, as Maryland lacked a […]
Maryland volleyball weekend preview: No. 9 Purdue and No. 18 Indiana
Back-to-back weekend losses extended Maryland’s now-seven game losing streak into the final month of the season. Friday’s matchup against No. 9 Purdue will be Maryland’s third game against a top 10 team this season. The Terps have yet to pick up a set against these higher-level opponents, and remain winless in conference road games. Maryland’s […]
MM 11.13: Maryland athletics bring in 2026 recruiting class on national signing day
Wednesday was a busy day across Maryland sports. The university had several commitments across sports and seasons on the first day of the official early signing period, with several more future Terps expected to sign in the coming days. Fall sports Men’s golf signed Connecticut native Robby Rosati. Women’s golf signed Italian Noa Zocco. Women’s […]
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