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Maryland men’s basketball suffers worst home loss this century, 93-63, to No. 12 Purdue
As fans filed into Xfinity Center for the first of Maryland men’s basketball’s eight February games, the first thing that caught head coach Buzz Williams’ eye was the color around the court. The Terps were prepared for their cancer awareness game. The student section was finally back from break and resplendent in pink, matching the […]
Game thread: Maryland men’s basketball vs. No. 12 Purdue
Maryland men’s basketball has pulled off crazy upsets over highly-ranked Purdue squads in the past. This year’s Boilermakers, ranked No. 12, come to Xfinity Center losers of three straight, while the Terps are simply looking to avoid humiliation like that they faced a week ago against Michigan State. Tip-off is set for 1 p.m. This […]
Takeaways from No. 16 Maryland women’s basketball’s 68-61 loss to Oregon
No. 16 Maryland women’s basketball headed into the fourth quarter against Oregon with a five point lead. It seemed like the Terps had weathered the storm of their offensive struggles and could end their three-game losing skid. Instead, their offense went ice cold, and they lost the fourth quarter by 13 points en route to […]
No. 16 Maryland women’s basketball collapses late against Oregon, 68-61
No. 16 Maryland women’s basketball looked to be in the driver’s seat heading into the fourth quarter Saturday night at Xfinity Center. The Terps led Oregon by six and had momentum after a big layup by Oluchi Okananwa, who had exploded for 27 points through three quarters. They looked on track to snap a three-game […]
Maryland men’s basketball vs. No. 12 Purdue preview
The slate has been tough for Maryland men’s basketball recently, and it’s not going to get much easier this weekend. After blowout losses to now-No. 7 Michigan State and now-No. 9 Illinois, the Terps will turn their attention to No. 12 Purdue. The Boilermakers are looking to bounce back after undergoing an extremely rough patch […]
No. 16 Maryland women’s basketball vs. Oregon preview
Maryland women’s basketball’s gauntlet of ranked opponents has not gone the way it and head coach Brenda Frese would have hoped. The banged-up Terps have lost three straight, and four out of their last five games, including their most recent two in heartbreaking fashion in overtime. Due to its recent results, Maryland faces what many […]
MM 1.30: Defensive linemen Armon and Jayvon Parker commit to Maryland football
With Maryland football’s 2026 season opener just 218 days away, it seemed from the outside that head coach Michael Locksley would do well to bring in another body in the defensive trenches. Instead, he got two. Twin brothers Armon and Jayvon Parker, formerly of the University of Washington, committed to Maryland Tuesday. Each standing at […]
Takeaways from No. 16 Maryland women’s basketball’s 83-80 double-overtime loss to No. 25 Washington
No. 16 Maryland women’s basketball fell to No. 25 Washington in a double overtime thriller. The Terps had multiple chances to win the game, but didn’t pull through. Here are three takeaways from Maryland’s third consecutive loss. Clutch free throw shooting At the end of the first overtime, the Terps were given a lifeline. Down […]
MM 1.29: Maryland tennis to host Old Dominion Friday
Maryland tennis will play host to Old Dominion on Friday for its third match of the season. Currently, the Terps sit at 2-0 on the season after defeating Georgetown and Howard 6-1 and 7-0, respectively. The team was set to travel to Georgia over the weekend before the inclement weather canceled the trip. Maryland freshmen […]
No. 16 Maryland women’s basketball loses double overtime thriller to No. 25 Washington, 83-80
Over No. 16 Maryland women’s basketball’s last two games, it has played a combined three overtime periods and 95 minutes of basketball. The Terps don’t have a win to show for it. Despite having multiple chances to ice the game at the free throw line, Maryland fell in double overtime to No. 25 Washington, 83-80. […]
MM 1.28: Jahmir Young named NBA G-League Player of the Week
A stellar year at the NBA G-League level for Maryland men’s basketball alum Jahmir Young continues with another weekly accolade. The Sioux Falls Skyforce guard — on a two-way contract with the Miami Heat — earned G-League Player of the Week honors for a three-game stretch in which he averaged 32.3 points and 10.3 assists […]
Maryland football announces 2026 schedule
Maryland football announced its 2026 schedule Tuesday. The slate features a number of intriguing matchups. First, the Terps will welcome Hampton to SECU Stadium for their home opener on Sept. 5 — the contest will serve as the first-ever matchup between the two programs. Maryland will then travel to UConn on Sept. 12. Last season, […]
No. 16 Maryland women’s basketball vs. No. 25 Washington preview
IMPORTANT NOTE: Xfinity Center, as well as much of campus, is experiencing a heat and hot water outage as of Wednesday morning at 10:40 a.m. If that sustains, the game is likely to be postponed. No. 16 Maryland women’s basketball has lost three of its last four games. Despite an improbable comeback effort last week, […]
Terps in the NFL Championship Round Weekend: Diggs reaches first Super Bowl with Patriots
The NFL conference championship round weekend came to a close with one Maryland alumni seeing the field. On Sunday, New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs reached Super Bowl LX after a 10-7 win over the Denver Broncos. This is Diggs’ first Super Bowl appearance in 11 years in the NFL. “I always wanted to […]
MM 1.27: Five-star recruit Obinna Ekezie Jr. to take unofficial visit to Maryland men’s basketball
Maryland men’s basketball fans haven’t had much to cheer for over the last two weeks, but it is undeniable that head coach Buzz Williams knows how to recruit. The Terps will look to get one step closer to securing yet another five-star when center Obinna Ekezie Jr. visits College Park on Feb. 1, when the […]
MM 1.26: Maryland football alum Dennard Wilson hired as New York Giants defensive coordinator
Current New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh will forever be linked with the DMV after his long tenure as coach of the Baltimore Ravens. And those ties shone through over the weekend. Harbaugh’s first official hire as Giants head coach was bringing in former Maryland cornerback and safety Dennard Wilson to be the team’s […]
Takeaways from Maryland men’s basketball’s 91-48 loss to No. 10 Michigan State
Maryland men’s basketball was handed yet another test it couldn’t pass Saturday. The Terps traveled to East Lansing only to be dealt an embarrassing 91-48 defeat by No. 10 Michigan State. Here are three takeaways from the game. The Spartans’ defense was stifling, as expected According to KenPom, Michigan State is the No. 1-ranked defensive […]
Maryland men’s basketball suffers biggest loss in 81 years, 91-48, at hands of No. 10 Michigan State
Maryland men’s basketball fans are sure to remember the Terps’ last matchup with Michigan State well — whether they want to or not. A hard-fought 40 minutes ended with a half-court buzzer beater by Tre Holloman to stun the then-No. 16 Terps. But Maryland is not anywhere near the team it was last March. This […]
Maryland men’s basketball suffers biggest loss in 17 years, 91-48, at hands of No. 10 Michigan State
Maryland men’s basketball fans are sure to remember the Terps’ last matchup with Michigan State well — whether they want to or not. A hard-fought 40 minutes ended with a half-court buzzer beater by Tre Holloman to stun the then-No. 16 Terps. But Maryland is not anywhere near the team it was last March. This […]
Game thread: Maryland men’s basketball at Michigan State
Maryland men’s basketball is in East Lansing for its second ranked matchup in a row, against a daunting Michigan State squad. Tip-off is scheduled for noon ET. This is your space for thoughts, observations or whatever you would like to share, but please be respectful.
Maryland men’s basketball at No. 10 Michigan State preview
After Maryland men’s basketball managed just 70 points against Illinois, the Terps’ 96-point scoring burst against Penn State seems all but confirmed to be an anomaly. Maryland has struggled to find any sort of consistency in its scoring. Diggy Coit scored 15, but his touch was off — he went 1-of-8 from deep. Andre Mills […]
Takeaways from No. 15 Maryland women’s basketball loss to No. 10 Iowa
No. 10 Maryland women’s basketball’s miracle comeback to force overtime against No. 10 Iowa sent all the fans who hadn’t left Xfinity Center early into a frenzy. For the second time this season, Maryland unleashed a highly improbable run from a double-digit deficit with a few minutes to play. This time, it wasn’t enough to […]
MM 1.23: Oluchi Okananwa reaches career milestones of 1,000 points and 500 rebounds
Oluchi Okananwa has proven to be a valuable portal catch as she continues to develop in a Maryland uniform. On Thursday, Okananwa was celebrated in a pregame ceremony after she achieved her 500th board against USC on Jan. 15 and her 1000th point against Ohio State four days prior. Okananwa achieved the majority of her […]
No. 15 Maryland women’s basketball held off by No. 10 Iowa in overtime, 85-78
With two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter of Thursday’s game, it seemed abundantly clear that No. 15 Maryland women’s basketball had lost to No. 10 Iowa. The Terps trailed by 11 and were completely without offensive momentum. Yarden Garzon had fouled out minutes prior, and the Terps’ other main contributors had fallen flat. The […]
Game thread: Maryland women’s basketball vs. Iowa
Maryland women’s basketball is back at Xfinity Center for its fourth consecutive matchup with a ranked opponent. This time, it’s Iowa. Tip-off is slated for 6 p.m. ET. This is your space for thoughts, observations or whatever you would like to share, but please be respectful.