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Takeaways from Maryland men’s basketball’s 68-57 loss to Rutgers

Maryland men’s basketball took a two-game winning streak up Interstate 95 to Rutgers, looking to start a run that could salvage some pride late in the Big Ten calendar.  Instead, the Terps faltered out of the gate and failed to match the Scarlet Knights’ second-half tempo as they dropped a 68-57 affair. That gave the […]

Maryland men’s basketball slumps to 68-57 defeat against Rutgers

Heading into Sunday, Maryland men’s basketball was playing some of its best basketball of the season. Iowa had been winners of six straight before the Terps vanquished them at Xfinity Center to secure a two-game win streak. But on their trip up to Piscataway, the Terps transformed back into the team fans have been accustomed […]

Game thread: Maryland men’s basketball at Rutgers

Maryland men’s basketball is at Jersey Mikes Arena to take on Rutgers in a battle between two of the Big Ten’s worst. Tip-off is slated for noon. This is your space for thoughts, observations or whatever you would like to share, but please be respectful.

Maryland baseball splits doubleheader with UNC Wilmington, secures series victory

Eighteen innings of baseball in one day is a lot for a team to handle — let alone in the first series of the season. That’s the situation Maryland baseball faced Saturday, after Sunday’s matchup with UNC Wilmington was pushed up due to forecasted inclement weather. But the Terps weathered the storm and split the […]

No. 6 Maryland women’s lacrosse dominates No. 12 Virginia, 17-9

With snow covering half of the bleachers and a midday start on Valentine’s Day, No. 6 Maryland women’s lacrosse’s matchup with No. 12 Virginia was anything but alluring for fans. But the rivalry clash proved to be one that many fans will regret missing.  Kori Edmonson and Jordyn Lipkin led the offensive charge, and combined […]

No. 20 Maryland women’s basketball vs. No. 8 Ohio State preview

Maryland women’s basketball’s February has been off to an ideal start. It has won all three games, picking up consecutive crucial Big Ten victories. That run of plus form will be put to the test on the road against one of the best teams in the conference, when the Terps take on Ohio State on […]

Maryland men’s basketball at Rutgers preview

Maryland men’s basketball hits the road with an unexpected title: winners of back-to-back games. A gritty road victory over Minnesota was exciting, but not necessarily surprising. Beating 18-5 Iowa by seven, though, turned heads toward a program that just went through a January that’s among the worst months in the history of the program. Now […]

Maryland baseball prevails over UNC Wilmington, 5-3, in season opener

Maryland baseball reliever Cristofer Cespedes faced UNC Wilmington third baseman Lucas Trevor with just one out left in the bottom of the ninth inning. Outfielder John Newton led off first base, preparing to advance to second.  Trevor swung at the first pitch, sending the ball bouncing toward shortstop Ty Kaunas. The standout freshman thought on […]

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No. 1 Maryland men’s lacrosse edged by No. 2 Syracuse, 11-9

Joey Spallina was practically a nonfactor in last year’s two meetings between No. 1 Maryland men’s lacrosse and No. 2 Syracuse. The senior attacker was faceguarded by Will Schaller, and it worked to perfection. Spallina totaled just two goals and three assists in those games. But with two departures from last year’s starting group — […]

No. 6 Maryland women’s lacrosse vs. No. 12 Virginia preview

No. 6 Maryland women’s lacrosse’s season opener against No. 13 Syracuse went about as well as it could have hoped.  The Terps smothered the Orange with their depth and veteran experience. Sixteen saves from JJ Suriano and five goals from Lauren Lapointe comfortably took Maryland past Syracuse, 9-5. This weekend, the Terps play their first […]

No. 20 Maryland women’s basketball takes down Penn State, 81-62

No. 20 Maryland women’s basketball head coach Brenda Frese often says life in the Big Ten is about managing the ups and downs that conference play presents. The Terps have served as a prime example of that in the last month. After sliding into a four-game losing streak in late January — where they looked […]

No. 1 Maryland men’s lacrosse at No. 2 Syracuse preview

While No. 1 Maryland men’s lacrosse is historically a defensive powerhouse, the Terps haven’t often been known for overwhelming offensive units. But this year’s attacking group appears capable of breaking that standard just one game into the 2026 season. Despite a slow opening quarter, the Terps poured it on Loyola Maryland on Saturday in a […]

MM 2.12: Two Maryland football alums selected for NFL Scouting Combine

Jalen Huskey and Alan Herron have been the two former Maryland football players generating the most buzz in professional circles, and that buzz has now translated into invited to the NFL Scouting Combine for each. Huskey was named second-team All Big Ten with the Terps last season, finishing with four interceptions and anchoring a secondary […]

Maryland baseball at UNC Wilmington series preview

Maryland baseball is set to kick off its 2026 season on the road against UNC Wilmington. The Terps are coming off of a 27-29 (12-18 Big Ten) 2025 campaign, and are looking to take the next steps in building a competitive program. For a second straight year, they will begin their schedule in North Carolina, […]

Maryland men’s basketball shocks Iowa, 77-70, in second straight win

When Maryland men’s basketball head coach Buzz Williams spoke to the media ahead of the Terps’ season opener, he made a controversial statement about his team’s outlook. “We probably lose a game or two before Christmas every year that we shouldn’t, and we probably win a game or two after Valentine’s Day that we shouldn’t,” […]

Game thread: Maryland men’s basketball vs. Iowa

Maryland men’s basketball returns to Xfinity Center with its first road Big Ten win of the season under its belt. But meeting them there is 18-5 Iowa, who handed the Terps a 19-point loss in December. Tip off is scheduled for 6 p.m. This is your space for thoughts, observations or whatever you would like […]

Maryland baseball 2026 season preview

Frustration and inconsistencies lined Maryland baseball’s 2025 campaign. The Terps finished 27-29 (12-18 Big Ten), missing out on the Big Ten tournament and NCAA postseason play.  In 2024, the team finished with a 34-22 record and was near contention. Head coach Matt Swope and his staff are now aiming to return to that caliber. Their […]

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No. 20 Maryland women’s basketball vs. Penn State preview

Last offseason, No. 20 Maryland women’s basketball seemed to get its much-needed big through the transfer portal — Gracie Merkle.  Merkle spent her sophomore season at Penn State, but opted to upgrade to a more established Big Ten program. Then, she had a change of heart. After she was announced to join Maryland, she asked […]