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NCAA Tournament semifinal preview: No. 3-seed Maryland women’s lacrosse vs. No. 2-seed North Carolina
No. 3-seed Maryland women’s lacrosse has posted one of the best records in collegiate lacrosse this season and earned a trip to Evanston, Illinois. However, head coach Cathy Reese believes there’s still room for improvement. “We have not played a perfect game,” Reese said after Maryland’s 14-10 quarterfinal win over Navy. “I mean, sometimes we […]
MM 5.21: Maryland men’s lacrosse earns commitment of Vermont transfer Colin Bullock
With Maryland men’s lacrosse’s massive senior class gone for good, head coach John Tillman looks to make a splash in the transfer portal. The Terps have already scored their first addition, inking Vermont transfer Colin Bullock according to Inside Lacrosse’s portal tracker. Bullock spent three years playing as a short-stick defensive midfielder for the Catamounts, […]
MM 5.20: 5 Maryland baseball players earn Big Ten honors
While Maryland baseball missed the conference tournament for the third consecutive season under head coach Matt Swope, the future of the program is bright. That belief was furthered on Tuesday. The Terps had five players receive All-Big Ten honors, headlined by Brayden Martin’s third-team selection. Bud Coombs, Ryan Costello and Ty Kaunas were selected to […]
MM 5.19: Maryland dual-sport athlete Justin DeVaughn places fourth in 110m hurdles at Big Ten Championships
While Maryland men’s track and field could expect improvements in the team starting this fall with the addition of Olympic gold medalist Quincy Wilson and other recruits, some Terps who are already on the team impressed while competing in the Big Ten Championships over the weekend. One of the most impressive was freshman Justin DeVaughn, […]
MM 5.18: Four-star center and Maryland men’s basketball recruiting target Theo Edema signs with St. John’s
The search for a true center continues Maryland men’s basketball, as four-star big man Theo Edema opted to set aside College Park Sunday and committed to St. John’s. Edema’s decision marks Buzz Williams’ second miss on a big-name center in as many weeks, as five-star Obinna Ekezie Jr. passed on the Terps in favor of […]
Open thread: Maryland women’s lacrosse
Hey Testudo Times community! This is your open space to discuss all things Maryland women’s lacrosse. Keep things respectful as always. Be sure to keep up with all of our coverage of women’s lacrosse and other Olympic sports here. All open threads will be restarted periodically as needed. Please direct any questions/comments/concerns to managing editor Nolan […]
Open thread: Maryland men’s basketball
Hey Testudo Times community! This is your open space to discuss all things Maryland men’s basketball. Keep things respectful as always. Be sure to keep up with all of our men’s basketball coverage here. All open threads will be restarted periodically as needed. Please direct any questions/comments/concerns to managing editor Nolan Rogalski and the rest of […]
Maryland baseball ends its 2026 season with 6-4 win over Penn State
After struggling with pitching and run prevention all year long, Maryland baseball defied the odds and secured just its second conference series victory of the season. Redshirt junior Devin Russell launched two home runs, and sophomore Paul Jones II added one of his own. Sophomores Logan Hastings and Lance Williams dominated on the mound, combining […]
Maryland baseball’s full-team effort nullifies Penn State, 12-2, in 7-inning beatdown
For weeks, Maryland baseball head coach Matt Swope chalked up messy conference losses to struggles on the pitching staff. “I think the pitching injuries alone cost us at least five wins,” he said after the Terps used seven pitchers against Georgetown Tuesday. However, it was starting pitcher Cristofer Cespedes who turned the tide in Maryland’s […]
MM 5.15: Maryland football adds transfer running back Terrez Worthy
Maryland football’s backfield was the conference’s worst in 2025 — ranking last with 1,252 rushing yards and only 305 rush attempts. The Terps spent the offseason adding weapons to relieve some pressure off quarterback Malik Washington. After bringing in USC running back Harry Dalton III in February, Maryland furthered its rushing depth on Thursday. Senior […]
Maryland baseball crushed in 13-3 seven-inning loss to Penn State
After scoring its third-most runs of the season on Tuesday against Georgetown, Maryland baseball only scored three runs in seven innings against Penn State Thursday, leading to the Terps’ 10th loss in a conference series opener. Maryland fell, 13-3, to Penn State in the first game of its final conference series at the Bob Thursday […]
Fourth-quarter surge propels No. 3-seed Maryland women’s lacrosse to 14-10 win over No. 6-seed Navy in NCAA Tournament quarterfinal
No. 3-seed Maryland women’s lacrosse looked lost in the draw circle Thursday, dropping 12 straight faceoffs across nearly 30 minutes. Lead drawtaker Kayla Gilmore was removed from the circle in favor of freshman Leah Miller. But as Miller couldn’t turn it around in the circle, Gilmore returned and stepped up. With the game tied at […]
MM 5.14: Maryland men’s basketball alum Ja’Kobi Gillespie balls out at NBA Draft Combine
While the freshmen at the top of the 2026 NBA Draft class are being touted as one of the best groups to grace basketball in a long time, several upperclassmen are flying under the radar with strong performances. Former Terp Ja’Kobi Gillespie was one of those — until he announced himself to the scouts in […]
NCAA Tournament quarterfinal preview: No. 3-seed Maryland women’s lacrosse vs No. 6-seed Navy
No. 3-seed Maryland women’s lacrosse looked nearly untouchable in the first quarter of its second round bout against Rutgers. The Terps returned to their high-volume scoring ways in the first half Sunday, devastating the Scarlet Knights’ backline to cruise to a 11-8 win in the Shell. But after the victory, knowing the journey was not […]
MM 5.13: Maryland men’s basketball releases Big Ten opponents for 2026-27 season
Coming off a disappointing 2025-26 season, Maryland men’s basketball will have a chance to avenge its losses from conference play. Tuesday’s Big Ten opponent release revealed where those opportunities will come. The Terps struggled mightily in conference play, finishing second-to-last with a 4-16 record record against Big Ten opponents in the 2025-26 season. While the […]
Maryland baseball clobbers 4 home runs in its 21-6 victory over Georgetown
Until Sunday, Maryland baseball first baseman Paul Jones II hadn’t hit a home run since April 28th. His blast that day was the only one the Terps logged during their 11-2 victory over Georgetown. On Sunday, he turned his fate around with two home runs and five RBIs to help lead it to victory. In […]
Head coach Cathy Reese maintains her “1-0” message searching for Maryland women’s lacrosse’s quarterfinal breakthrough
Having already succeeded in the regular season and achieved an NCAA tournament quarterfinal berth, head coach Cathy Reese has led Maryland women’s lacrosse to a position many teams would dream of reaching. But with the expectations that come with donning the red, white, black and gold, it’s difficult for players to keep their sights away […]
MM 5.12: Alyssa Thomas records near triple-double in Phoenix Mercury’s defeat
Alyssa Thomas has been a triple-double machine across her 41 games with the Phoenix Mercury. The former Maryland women’s basketball forward set a new single-season WNBA record with eight triple-doubles in 2025. While the Mercury suffered a 16-point loss on Sunday, Thomas was one rebound shy of her first triple-double of the season. She posted […]
MM 5.11: Maryland football set to host transfer LB Stephen Dean Monday
Maryland football is set to host former VMI linebacker Stephen Dean on Monday and Tuesday, bringing in an intriguing, high-upside option in an area in need of depth. Dean has spent his entire career at Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia, where he consistently improved his production. As a redshirt junior in 2025, he finished […]
Maryland baseball avoids consecutive sweeps with 11-7 victory over Rutgers
Maryland baseball’s batting order put on its best offensive performance of the weekend against Rutgers. It tallied 14 hits across nine frames — a stark difference from Saturday night’s game, where the Terps failed to produce a run. A flurry of home runs brought the Terps to their first conference victory in over two weeks […]
No. 3-seed Maryland women’s lacrosse fends off Rutgers, 11-8, in NCAA Tournament second round
After being sent home by Penn in the second round of last year’s NCAA tournament, No. 3-seed Maryland women’s lacrosse knew it needed to bring in a firestarter on offense. That spark came in the form of the Quakers’ best attacker. Penn transfer Keeley Block’s two late goals closed the door on Rutgers Sunday, capping […]
Maryland baseball neutralized in 8-inning, 10-0 defeat to Rutgers
Maryland baseball has long needed its starting pitching rotation to step up, and one of the key players it elevated in the hopes of getting that was pitcher Logan Hastings. That move has come with mixed results. Having allowed 15 runs over his previous three starts, Hastings needed a strong outing against Rutgers. For three […]
NCAA Tournament second round preview: No. 3-seed Maryland women’s lacrosse vs Rutgers
No. 3-seed Maryland women’s lacrosse returns to postseason play after a two-week hiatus from the field. But despite the extended time away from competition, the Terps say they feel more connected than ever. The heart and soul of Maryland’s defense, JJ Suriano, particularly appreciated the bonding time she spent with her teammates. “It gets pretty […]
MM 5.9: Maryland baseball scuffles in 5-3 loss to Rutgers
Offense has rarely been the leading problem during Maryland baseball’s shaky 2026 season. The Terps boast the second-most runs scored in the Big Ten and are tied for 20th nationally. But Friday’s game against Rutgers saw Maryland’s bats go silent. The Terps scored only three runs, including just one through the first six innings, leading […]
MM 5.8: 8 Maryland lacrosse players receive USA Lacrosse All-American honors
Despite two drastically different seasons, both Maryland lacrosse programs shared a positive spotlight Thursday, combining for eight total USA Lacrosse All-American nods. Maryland women’s lacrosse had five honorees, highlighted by first-team All-Americans Kori Edmondson and JJ Suriano. Despite a slight production drop-off, Edmondson’s presence has been undeniable in 2026. The senior was recently selected as […]