Terps take on tough Big Ten Tournament bracket

By Connor Bell Maryland men’s basketball finished up their 99th regular season with a 24-point loss to Michigan on senior day in College Park. In a season filled with letdowns and plagued by injuries, the Terps still fought to the end and secured the No. 8 seed in the Big Ten Tournament. However, it is unclear how the Terps will perform with a difficult road … Continue reading Terps take on tough Big Ten Tournament bracket

Experience and youth shine in Men’s Lacrosse opener

By Connor Bell COLLEGE PARK, Maryland — Exactly eight months and 12 days since the Terps last played lacrosse in Foxborough, Massachusetts, for the national championship, they opened up the 2018 season with a 10-4 win against Navy. The Terps showed little signs of a championship hangover Saturday, as senior midfielder Tim Rotanz scored the first goal unassisted within the first minute of play. Pace … Continue reading Experience and youth shine in Men’s Lacrosse opener

Column: A look at Maryland men’s basketball’s offseason so far

By Connor Bell. It has been a rocky offseason since Maryland’s early exit from the NCAA Tournament. The Terrapins already knew they were losing seniors L.G. Gill and Damonte Dodd, but weeks later found out superstar Melo Trimble was leaving for the NBA. As if that was not enough, freshman Micah Thomas announced he will transfer and just recently, guard Jalen Brantley announced he will also leave … Continue reading Column: A look at Maryland men’s basketball’s offseason so far

Marathon Deli: A long-time College Park staple

By Connor Bell Since 1972, Marathon Deli has been providing citizens with its authentic Greek food in College Park. Owner George Soldatos has worked in the restaurant for the past 20 years with his wife Maria and son Peter. After his grandfather and father before him, Soldatos represents the third generation in his family to run the deli. This family business remains as one of … Continue reading Marathon Deli: A long-time College Park staple

Always Stay Melo

Ladies and gentlemen of College Park it is officially the end of an era. Junior guard Melo Trimble left for a chance to play in the NBA. While yes, we are sad, we must understand that it is his choice to try and turn what he gave us for three years into a longer career. Melo changed basketball at Maryland forever, and it’s time we … Continue reading Always Stay Melo

Despite rough finish, the future is bright for Maryland women’s basketball team

By Connor Bell. With the 2016-17 season in the books, the Maryland women’s basketball team must weigh the good with the bad and regroup for next November. The Terps failed to get to the Elite Eight for the second straight season as they fell to the Oregon Ducks March 25, 77-63. This Sweet Sixteen game was one round further than the team made it last season but still … Continue reading Despite rough finish, the future is bright for Maryland women’s basketball team

Maryland Women’s basketball takes on Bucknell in NCAA Tournament

By Connor Bell. The University of Maryland takes on Bucknell University on its own home court today at noon in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament. To many, Maryland seemed a bit low on the seeding scale, receiving a No. 3 seed in their region of the bracket despite being a four seed in the national AP poll to finish the season and repeated … Continue reading Maryland Women’s basketball takes on Bucknell in NCAA Tournament

Title Hunt: Looking ahead to the Big Ten and NCAA tournaments

With the regular season in the books, the University of Maryland officially went 12-6 overall in Big Ten play and 24-7 on the season. On paper, this stands out as an accomplishment for the young team even though this is not the end for the Terps this season — by a long shot. Maryland started three freshmen while dealing with bench players who struggled with inconsistency … Continue reading Title Hunt: Looking ahead to the Big Ten and NCAA tournaments

Students For Liberty Host Free Speech Event

By Connor Bell. The College Park Students For Liberty hosted its second “Free Speech Celebration” yesterday in Van Munching Hall. This event, much like others after the election results, was created to remind students the importance of free speech and unity. It gathered over ten different student-run groups on campus. Unity and freedom were major themes throughout the event and Students for Liberty Member Matt … Continue reading Students For Liberty Host Free Speech Event

Terps extend winning streak to 12, pick up 24th win

By Connor Bell. Outclassing yet another Big Ten opponent, the University of Maryland Terrapins cruised to an 84-59 victory Thursday night over the University of Illinois Fighting Illini. The game brought the Terps’ winning streak to 12 straight games as they remain the only undefeated team in Big Ten play with win number 24 on the season. In the first quarter, Maryland’s strategy seemed to be getting points in … Continue reading Terps extend winning streak to 12, pick up 24th win