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Takeaways from Maryland football’s 37-30 collapse against Rutgers
Maryland football was inches away from completing a 14-point fourth-quarter comeback to force overtime against Rutgers. The Terps, who led 23-13 at halftime, watched as their double-digit advantage slipped away in the second half. While Malik Washington connected with Dorian Fleming in the end zone, his foot landed out-of-bounds to seal Maryland’s 37-30 defeat. The […]
No. 21 Minnesota overwhelms Maryland in straight-set victory
It is becoming Maryland volleyball’s agonizing, never-ending loop: get knocked off balance, wipe off the floor dust and step straight back into the line of fire. Against a ruthless No. 21 Minnesota squad, the Terps spent Friday night driven back onto their heels, swallowing suffocating runs, surrendering net control and watching the Gophers turn every […]
Maryland football’s comeback falls short in heartbreaking 37-30 loss to Rutgers
Down 14 with 3:22 remaining on the game clock, Saturday’s game looked like just another disastrous Maryland football defeat. Instead, it ended up being far more heartbreaking than Terps fans would have imagined. Facing fourth-and-3 on Rutgers’ 11-yard line with 16 seconds left on the clock, quarterback Malik Washington lofted a pass to tight end […]
Maryland football vs. Rutgers game thread: updates, highlights & more
Maryland football has returned to SECU Stadium for homecoming and a battle against 1-4 Rutgers. One team will theoretically earn its first Big Ten win of the season here, with the game set to kick at 12:30 p.m. Saturday in College Park. The game is set to air on the Big Ten Network. If the […]
Explosive plays haunt Maryland’s defense amid four-game skid
Maryland football had more momentum than it could’ve hoped for away to No. 5 Ohio State on Saturday. The Terps had just flipped a Buckeyes fumble into three points, shrinking their deficit to 7-3 late in the first quarter. It was all gone two plays later. After running back Ja’Kobi Jackson powered for three yards, […]
Maryland volleyball demolished in straight-set loss to No. 6 Wisconsin
For flickering moments Friday night, there was a blueprint of what Maryland volleyball is trying to build. The audience could see it in the fearless, high contact swings of Brooklynne Brass, in the towering block touches of Ava Brown and in the gritty, point-for-point battle that brought a glimmer of hope in Terps fans’ eyes. […]
No. 14 Maryland men’s soccer escapes with late 3-2 victory over Michigan
In the 85th minute of its game against Michigan, No. 14 Maryland men’s soccer appeared to be sputtering toward another Big Ten draw. The Wolverines had fought back onto level terms, with Guy Michaeli heading home off a corner kick. But the skillful Terps received a little luck. Maryland pressed from the kickoff, and less […]
Maryland women’s soccer routed in home finale with 3-1 defeat to Iowa
Maryland women’s soccer was riding high coming into its home finale after securing its first Big Ten win and tallying its first two goals of conference play. The attacking chances carried over, but the defense struggled, as Iowa rode a first-half offensive onslaught to a two-goal halftime lead. The Terps couldn’t recover, losing 3-1 to […]
No. 1 Maryland field hockey steamrolls Michigan State, 4-0, to stay perfect
On an unusually hot October afternoon in College Park, No. 1 Maryland field hockey stayed calm, cool and collected against upset-minded Michigan State. After a slow start, the Terps turned up the dial en route to a 4-0 victory to kick off homecoming weekend. The two teams, who entered the contest on opposite sides of […]
Maryland football vs. Rutgers preview
When Maryland football plays host to Rutgers over the weekend, two of the most embattled head coaches in college football will take to the sideline in a game that could be their last. Maryland head coach Mike Locksley and Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano were both on the hot seat entering the season, according to […]
MM 10.16: Maryland tennis’ Lucia Donnelly advances to main draw of ITA regionals
Coming off of one of its most successful seasons in team history, Maryland tennis’ stars continue to shine; sophomore Lucia Donnelly went 2-0 in her Thursday matches at the ITA regionals to reach the main draw of the tournament. Donnelly took down both of her competitors in straight sets, downing Mya Byrd from Old Dominion […]
NCAA approves proposal for segmented schedule, adjusted transfer portal for men’s soccer. Sasho Cirovski championed this move for years
It was 2 p.m. on Oct. 7 when Maryland men’s soccer head coach Sasho Cirovski got the news, leading to “a moment of joy” he’s “rarely ever experienced” in his office. Following 14 years of hard work and dedication, his proposed year-round model for the NCAA men’s soccer schedule was no longer just a dream. […]
MM 10.15: Maryland football CB Dontay Joyner given probation before judgment
Maryland football’s Dontay Joyner returned to the field against Ohio State Saturday after missing the first five games of the season. The cornerback received some good news regarding his ongoing court battles Thursday, as he was handed probation before judgment, a sentencing which will see the court withhold a final decision following Joyner’s guilty plea […]
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MM 10.14: Maryland field hockey claims No. 1 spot in NFHCA Coaches Poll
by Chris Bowie-Donayre Off to an undefeated 12-0 start to the season, Maryland field hockey has officially claimed the No. 1 spot in the Penn Monto/NFHCA Division I National Coaches Poll, a feat that had not achieved by the team since 2013. At this point in the season, the Maryland field hockey team has defeated […]
No. 1 Maryland field hockey’s offense clicking amid undefeated start
Fast and fit. Those two words are the perfect way to describe No. 1 Maryland field hockey in 2026. The Terps are playing at a never-before-seen pace with a dynamic attack that seeks to use the whole field and the entire bench. Behind this offense, the Terps have reestablished themselves as national title contenders as […]
Terps in the NFL Week 5: Tai Felton steps into increased role in win against Saints
Week 5 of the NFL season concluded with 13 Maryland football alumni seeing the field. Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Tai Felton received the largest opportunity of his young career against the New Orleans Saints. Felton was named the wide receiver two on Sunday in Minnesota’s 23-13 win — He caught two passes on three targets […]
MM 10.13: 7 Maryland men’s lacrosse players participate in USA national team training camp
Maryland men’s lacrosse will be well-represented heading into the 2027 World Lacrosse men’s championship; seven Terps appear on the initial 45-man roster heading into training camp. Defenseman AJ Larkin, the youngest Maryland alum, made the initial cutdown despite being the only player featured with no professional team. Larkin was part of a 2026 squad that […]
Takeaways from Maryland men’s basketball’s 85-70 exhibition win over Georgia Tech
Maryland men’s basketball took the floor for the first time in exactly seven months, opening its 2026-27 season with an exhibition game against Georgia Tech. Despite 10 players making their unofficial debut, the Terps came out hot. Maryland started on an 8-0 run and led by as many as 27 points in the second half […]
MM 10.12: Maryland baseball wins first two fall ball games
While fall sports are well underway and winter sports are about to begin their seasons, Maryland’s spring sports have been putting in the work early in October. The Dirty Terps are one of the teams to have impressed, having won two games against Towson on Saturday. The first game was a closely fought affair in […]
Maryland men’s basketball trounces Georgia Tech, 85-70, in first 2026 exhibition
Preseason expectations for Maryland men’s basketball have varied significantly in the weeks leading up to head coach Buzz Williams’ second season at the helm. But in Sunday’s neutral-site exhibition game against Georgia Tech, the Terps positively answered many lingering questions. Maryland swarmed the Yellow Jackets from tipoff to the buzzer, displaying upgraded play in key […]
Maryland women’s soccer snaps scoreless spell with 2-1 victory over Northwestern
As rain poured down onto Ludwig Field Sunday, Maryland women’s soccer made it out of the mud. Just 31 seconds into the Terps’ eighth conference game against Northwestern, their goalless streak came to an end on a strike from Lilly Bane for Maryland’s first goal since Sept. 6. Maryland continued the scoring wave for its […]
Maryland volleyball holds off Northwestern in five-set victory
After a go-ahead kill by Sydney Bryant put the contest at an 18-17 match point, Maryland volleyball looked to finish the job as Addie Canady took the service line. Sara Toth set a pass to the right for freshman Ava Brown, who leapt up, looking to send Maryland fans home happy. Brown spiked the ball […]
Takeaways from Maryland football’s 45-16 defeat to No. 5 Ohio State
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Maryland football ran into Ohio Stadium Saturday carrying the burden of an 0-39 record against ranked Big Ten opponents. Its loss proved why that streak is yet to be snapped. The Terps dropped their fourth straight loss in a disappointing showing against the Buckeyes, 45-16. Maryland’s offense failed to keep it close […]
Maryland football outclassed by No. 5 Ohio State in 45-16 defeat
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Maryland football’s road trip to No. 5 Ohio State was billed as a wide receiver showdown, with two of the nation’s top pass-catchers taking the field in Columbus. The Terps’ Chris Durr Jr., second in the country in receptions entering Saturday, faltered in the spotlight. He had two catches for 13 yards […]