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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 […]
Maryland football vs. Ohio State game thread: updates, highlights & more
Maryland football has fallen below .500 for the first time this season, and it faces its toughest test of the season trying to right the ship. The Terps have traveled to the home of No. 5 Ohio State, with the game against the Buckeyes set to kick at 4:15 p.m. Saturday at the Shoe. The […]
No. 7 Maryland men’s soccer’s comeback efforts fail in 2-1 loss to No. 19 Michigan State
The “Go Green” chants quickly flooded Ludwig Field once the final whistle blew, after No. 7 Maryland men’s soccer failed to capture a win at home in a 2-1 defeat against the No. 19 Michigan State Spartans. TheTerps suffered their first regular season loss at Ludwig Field since Nov. 3, 2024. The Spartan attack quickly […]
Maryland volleyball falls short in five-set thriller to UCLA
Maryland volleyball trailed 14-12 in the fifth set as UCLA’s Vivian Hickman took the service line. The Xfinity Center vibrated as the Terps hoped to fend off match point. The pressure of the deciding set reflected off of the glistening hardwood. Brooklynne Brass squatted and wildly returned the serve. Maryland fought with everything they had […]
Third-quarter explosion fuels No. 2 Maryland field hockey to 5-2 win over No. 19 Michigan
For nearly 40 minutes, No. 2 Maryland field hockey and No. 19 Michigan were in a scoreless deadlock. The Terps placed relentless pressure on the Wolverines’ defense but failed to finish early chances. However, the dam broke just past the halfway point of the third quarter. It started when Francisca Eschoyez walked the goal-line tightrope […]
Maryland football vs. No. 5 Ohio State preview
Maryland football’s defense was expected to take a significant leap this season with a large crop of returning talent. The Terps, who navigated a lengthy list of injuries in 2025, had the depth around their defensive unit to pose problems in the Big Ten. That’s been far from the case this season. Maryland has conceded […]
MM 10.9: Maryland men’s basketball attends Big Ten Media Day
With exhibition games looming, Maryland men’s basketball headed to Rosemont, Illinois, for Big Ten Media Day Thursday. Transfers DJ Wagner and Robert Jennings III joined head coach Buzz Williams to preview the 2026-27 season. The Terps tied the program record with 21 losses last year, but enter the second season of Williams’ tenure with optimism […]
Maryland women’s soccer produces first Big Ten point with 0-0 tie to Nebraska
Maryland women’s soccer put on a defensive masterclass against Nebraska, holding the Cornhuskers to just four shots and two shots on goal all game. The Terps’ first shutout of Big Ten play followed up a season-worst performance against Minnesota. Unfortunately, the attack continued its stretch of lackluster offensive production. Maryland’s seventh consecutive scoreless game neutralized […]
MM 10.8: Maryland women’s tennis’ Emma Ghirardato falls in Las Vegas W35
By Chris Bowie-Donayre Maryland’s Emma Ghirardato had an impressive run at the W35 Las Vegas tournament that came to an end on Wednesday afternoon, as she lost in straight sets to No. 2-seed Francesca Pace in the round of 32. Facing a challenging test against the Italian, Ghirardato struggled to counter her opponent’s dominance of […]
MM 10.7: Maryland men’s and women’s basketball TV and tips announced
With the 2026-27 basketball season right around the corner, the Big Ten Network announced its leaguewide television assignments and starting times. The first two exhibition games for Maryland men’s basketball can be found on Big Ten Plus. Maryland will travel to Baltimore to face Georgia Tech for its first exhibition game Oct. 11 before hosting […]
Farouk Cisse’s late winner fuels No. 7 Maryland men’s soccer to 2-1 victory over Rutgers
Late into Tuesday’s match in Piscataway, New Jersey, against Rutgers, No. 7 Maryland men’s soccer was nearing another draw in Big Ten play. After 83 minutes of sound defense from the Scarlet Knights, Farouk Cisse found a crack in their armor, scoring the game-winning goal in the Terps’ 2-1 victory. Cisse gained possession of the […]