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Maryland football fires head coach Mike Locksley
Maryland fires head coach Mike Locksley, ending his six‑year stint that produced a 38‑49 overall record and a 16‑47 mark in the Big Ten. Despite a 20‑game non‑conference winning streak (2019‑2026) and three straight bowl victories (2021‑2023), the Terps slid to back‑to‑back 4‑8 seasons, with a 2‑2 start in 2026 marking the program’s worst opening since Locksley’s first year. The coach, who previously won the Broyles Award at Alabama and endured a 2‑26 tenure at New Mexico, faces a buyout exceeding $9 million. Maryland now looks to regroup before hosting Illinois after a decade‑long 0‑12 bye‑week record.
MM 10.21: Maryland tennis’ Ghirardato and Challa qualify for NCAA doubles championship
Diya Challa and Emma Ghirardato clinch the doubles title at the ITA Atlantic Regionals, defeating No. 1 seed Virginia and securing Maryland’s first NCAA women’s tennis doubles berth since 2006. Their win also marks the Terrapins’ return to both singles and doubles fields at the 2026 NCAA Fall Championships. The article notes Ghirardato’s prior doubles appearance with Ema Kovacevic and highlights other Maryland sports updates, including men’s soccer’s 1‑0 win over St. John’s and field hockey’s Josie Hollamon interview.
No. 11 Maryland men’s soccer holds off St. John’s for 1-0 win
No. 11 Maryland men’s soccer earned a gritty 1‑0 win over St. John’s on Oct. 21, 2026, snapping a recent defensive slump. Freshman striker Rodrigo Neri netted his seventh goal of the year in the 61st minute after a midfield burst by Farouk Cisse, while goalkeeper Laurin Mack recorded his third shutout of the season. Maryland limited the Red Storm to five shots, dominated possession (11‑2 in the first half) and showcased a full‑strength lineup for the first time since the Georgetown game. Coach Sasho Cirovski praised the improved set‑piece defense as the Terps eye their final Big Ten matchups against Ohio State, Washington and Penn State.
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Terps in the NFL Week 6: Chad Ryland walks off Rams in upset road victory
Maryland alum Chad Ryland delivers a dramatic upset for the Arizona Cardinals, nailing a 43-yard game‑winning field goal as time expires to beat the Los Angeles Rams 18‑16 in Week 6. Ryland set a personal best with six field goals, improving to 14‑of‑16 (87.5%) this season. The win highlights the Cardinals’ underdog surge despite roster shake‑ups, including Marvin Harrison Jr.’s trade. The article also notes other Maryland alumni across the league, from Jalen Huskey (Jaguars) to Chig Okonkwo (Commanders). Arizona heads to Denver next Sunday.
MM 10.20: Maryland tennis’ Anastasiia Sorska earns spot in NCAA fall singles championship
Freshman Anastasiia Sorska becomes the first Maryland tennis player since 2021 to qualify for the NCAA Fall Singles Championship after going undefeated at the ITA Atlantic Regionals and beating Virginia's Vivian Yang in straight sets on Oct. 19. Her win secures a historic Terp representation at the national tournament. Teammates Emma Ghirardato and Diya Challa also advance to the NCAA Fall Doubles side. The roundup adds Maryland women's basketball's 93-82 exhibition win over Virginia Tech, the men's team’s rise to No. 34 in Jon Rothstein’s preseason rankings, and a football commit’s campus visit.
Maryland women’s basketball overpowers Virginia Tech, 93-82, in first exhibition
Maryland women’s basketball opens the 2026‑27 season with a 93-82 exhibition win over Virginia Tech. Guard Oluchi Okananwa leads with 23 points on 8‑of‑10 shooting, while newcomer forward Nunu Agara adds 20 in her first start. Returning starter Bri McDaniel contributes 17 points after missing the previous season with an ankle injury, and freshman Trinity Jones records a versatile stat line of 7 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks and 2 steals. Despite early rebounding struggles and a poor 1‑for‑4 three‑point showing, the Terps pull away in the second half and will next face North Carolina on Oct. 24.
Takeaways from Maryland men’s basketball’s 90-81 exhibition win over West Virginia
Maryland opened its preseason with a 90-81 overtime win over West Virginia, erasing a 19‑point first‑half deficit. Transfer Mike McNair Jr. sparked the comeback, hitting three of Maryland’s 10 threes, while Andre Mills added four, including two in OT. The Terps’ 3‑point shooting remained erratic and they allowed West Virginia to start hot from deep, but defensive adjustments helped swing momentum. Pharrel Payne led the rebounding effort with 13 boards and a dunk that sealed the win, despite six turnovers and a 5‑of‑11 free‑throw shootout. The comeback highlights Maryland’s resilience after a tumultuous offseason and sets the tone before their official season opener on Nov. 2 against Bucknell.
MM 10.19: Maryland football fires defensive coordinator Ted Monachino
Maryland football fires defensive coordinator Ted Monachino on October 18, 2026, after his unit surrenders the eighth‑most points (233) nationally and endures a five‑game losing streak, including three consecutive 40‑point games. The Terps fell 37‑30 to Rutgers, extending their Big Ten losing streak to 12 games—the longest active run in the conference—and have yet to notch a conference win this season. Head coach Michael Locksley cites the need for change, promoting Aazaar Abdul‑Rahim to interim DC and lining up inside linebackers coach Zac Spavital as co‑defensive coordinator. The announcement comes alongside other Maryland sports updates, from men’s basketball’s overtime win to field hockey’s 4‑0 victories.
Maryland men’s basketball comes from behind to beat West Virginia, 90-81, in overtime exhibition
Pharrel Payne returns to the Xfinity Center 309 days after a season‑ending injury, sparking Maryland’s comeback in an exhibition against West Virginia. After a 15‑point halftime deficit, Payne pours in 26 points and 13 rebounds while Andre Mills adds a game‑high 27. The Terps rally to a 90‑81 overtime win, highlighted by Mike McNair Jr.’s perfect 3‑for‑3 shooting and a stout second‑half defensive stretch that limits the Mountaineers to just 12 points. West Virginia’s Finley Bizjack scores 12 of his 15 points early, but Maryland’s adjustments and transition offense secure the victory on Oct. 18, 2026.
No. 1 Maryland field hockey overpowers Ohio State, 4-0
No. 1 Maryland field hockey shuts out Ohio State 4-0 on Oct. 18, 2026, despite a modest 11 shots. Francisca Eschoyez opens scoring with her ninth of the season, while Babs van Hest and sophomore midfielder Feliz Kuhne each add goals, the latter netting a pair in the fourth quarter. Goalkeeper Alyssa Klebasko records the team’s seventh shutout as 1,462 fans pack the Plex. Coach Missy Meharg credits recent penalty‑corner practice, and Maryland’s stingy defense continues its early‑game dominance, allowing just four first‑half goals all year. The Terps now eye a pivotal road clash at No. 2 Northwestern, with Big Ten seeding and a first‑round bye on the line.
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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