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No. 8 Maryland men’s lacrosse cruises past Rutgers, 12-2, earns seventh Big Ten title

No. 8 Maryland men’s lacrosse’s offense could do no wrong in Saturday’s contest against No. 19 Rutgers. After the Scarlet Knights netted the game’s opening score, the Terps turned it on and never looked back. Maryland scored nine consecutive goals — its longest run since a commanding victory over Albany in 2024. That 30-minute stretch […]

Maryland baseball dominates Indiana, 14-4, walks off game in 7 innings

Entering the bottom of the seventh inning Saturday, Maryland baseball was up by nine runs, only needing one to enact the run-rule for the third time this week. Devin Russell stepped up to the plate for his fourth at-bat after having already notched two RBIs. Facing Indiana’s fifth pitcher, the redshirt junior blasted the first […]

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Maryland baseball pitching implodes during 11-3 series-opening loss to Indiana

Maryland baseball went through four pitchers on Friday night against Indiana, allowing 13 hits, 11 runs and five walks. The Terps started left-hander Evan Smith for his second Friday start of the season. Almost every game prior, Lance Wiliams had been the starter, but during the losing streak, the Terps decided to switch it up.  […]

Maryland men’s basketball guard Isaiah Watts enters transfer portal

Maryland men’s basketball guard Isaiah Watts is entering the transfer portal, On3’s Pete Nakos first reported Friday. Watts came to Maryland after two seasons at Washington State, and was a bit of a disappointment in College Park compared to expectations. In 32 appearances and eight starts, Watts only played 17.1 minutes per game, averaging 4.3 […]

No. 8 Maryland men’s lacrosse vs. No. 19 Rutgers preview

Stingy defense has been the hallmark of John Tillman teams during his tenure in College Park. But during nonconference play, that wasn’t the case for No. 8 Maryland men’s lacrosse — it allowed 10.8 goals per game across its six contests. That’s all changed with Riley Reese in the starting lineup. The Terps held then-No. […]

MM 4.10: Maryland football receives 2 commitments in 2 days

Maryland football bolstered both its 2027 and 2028 recruiting classes this week. First, 2027 interior offensive lineman Jon Panagou committed to the Terps Wednesday, before 2028 running back Jerome Larue Jr. added on Thursday. Panagou hails from South Hamilton, Massachusetts, and is a three-star prospect standing 6-foot-4 and 295 pounds. He also had offers from […]

MM 4.9: Maryland softball walks off Georgetown, 5-3

Zayda Rocke’s two-run home run in the bottom of the seventh inning delivered Maryland softball a walkoff 5-3 win over Georgetown Wednesday. The Terps rallied from a 3-1 deficit in the bottom of the sixth inning. Caroline Fox registered two hits on the evening, with her second bringing a runner home in the bottom of […]

Testudo Talk Podcast: Reviewing portal options for Maryland men’s basketball

On this episode of the Testudo Talk Podcast, hosts Matt Germack, Ryan Alonardo and Nolan Rogalski review potential options for Maryland men’s basketball in the transfer portal, including six names the Terps have been linked to. Listen to the episode here. You can also listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere else you get your podcasts. If you […]

Maryland baseball crushes Navy, 15-2, in 8 innings

The bases were loaded for Maryland baseball in the top of the fourth inning against Navy Wednesday. It took a sinking line drive to left field by freshman Ty Kaunas, a single by Paul Jones II through a gap in right field and a David Mendez walk. In a tied game with one out, freshman […]

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Maryland baseball shuts out UMBC, 11-0, in 7 innings

Maryland baseball has fallen victim to the mercy rule four times so far this season. Four different times, the Terps left the dugout early after a 10-run deficit in at least seven innings ended the game.  Against UMBC though, Maryland flipped the script, posting a dominating run game to shut out the Retrievers, 11-0, and […]

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No. 1 Maryland women’s lacrosse vs. No. 4 Northwestern preview

With the regular season nearing its end, No. 1 Maryland women’s lacrosse will face its toughest opponent yet in its final home game. After taking down Rutgers 18-11 on Thursday, the Terps will return to take on their kryptonite in No. 4 Northwestern. The Wildcats have won nine of the last eleven matchups between the […]

Anatomy of a draw control: No. 1 Maryland women’s lacrosse’s recipe for dominance

Draw controls are often overlooked on the statsheet, standing in an awkward middle ground between scoring and defending. But for Kayla Gilmore and No. 1 Maryland women’s lacrosse, the draw circle is a second home. Gilmore, a sophomore midfielder originally from Mastic, New York, is the newest addition to a long line of successful draw […]

MM 4.6: Maryland tennis defeats Indiana 4-1, extends home winning steak to 12 games

Maryland tennis secured a 4-1 win over Indiana Sunday, marking its 14th win of the campaign and 12th straight at home. The Terps jumped out to an early lead in the doubles matches, cruising to 6-0 and 6-1 victories. Diya Challa and Emma Ghirardato earned the 6-0 win. Ghirardato also impressed with a singles victory, […]

Maryland baseball silenced by Ohio State, 7-0, sealing Buckeyes sweep

Maryland baseball turned to the bullpen four times in its series finale Sunday against Ohio State. As a whole, the Terps’ pitching staff walked 11 of the 42 batters they faced, only banking 10 strikeouts and allowing five hits.  Maryland’s continued pitching struggles came with the offense leaving 12 runners left on base, costing it […]

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Maryland baseball loses 14-12 runfest against Ohio State

Maryland’s offense was on fire Saturday, recording a season-high of five home runs in one game — including a grand slam by redshirt sophomore Ryan Costello and 16 hits. But a rough outing from Lance Williams in his first Saturday start of the year set the Terps back causing their lead to deteriorate each inning. […]

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No. 1 Maryland women’s lacrosse slams Rutgers, 18-11, on Senior Day

With an undefeated record on the line and Senior Day in the back of every players’ mind, it can be difficult for a team to stay locked in. But for No. 1 Maryland women’s lacrosse on Saturday, that was anything but the case.  “Each game, you want to play for one another,” said senior Kennedy […]

Maryland baseball bows to Ohio State, 10-8

In the bottom of the seventh inning, Maryland baseball relief pitcher Cristofer Cespedes kicked his foot before dealing to Ohio State third baseman Maddix Simpson with one out and runners at first and second.  Simpson stepped into his swing as the ball sped toward him and blasted it towards center field. As the ball flew […]

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Maryland women’s basketball guard Kyndal Walker enters transfer portal

The number of open roster spots for Maryland women’s basketball has tripled since yesterday as redshirt freshman guard Kyndal Walker has entered the transfer portal. Walker’s announcement came just a few hours after redshirt senior forward Isi Ozzy-Momodu also said she would be entering the portal. “A childhood dream has been fulfilled representing PG County […]