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Features

UMD sports draw out students with merchandise and giveaways

By Jack WynnSports at the University of Maryland receive a lot of attention, with expectations of success in many different sports. As a Big Ten school, it is easy to identify the big games, rivalries and important moments in an upcoming season, which Maryland Athletics tries to capitalize on.  Maryland Athletics uses giveaways, t-shirt tosses, sponsorships and many other methods to improve fan engagement at … Continue reading UMD sports draw out students with merchandise and giveaways

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Features

Sports media, management discuss NBA’s future during panel discussion

By Franklin Zessis The Shirley Povich Center hosted its 18th Annual Povich Symposium on Nov. 17, which featured two panels that discussed the future of the NBA amid criticism about the state of the game. John Ourand, a media reporter for the Sports Business Journal and a University of Maryland alum, moderated the first panel, which featured NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and the Washington Wizards, … Continue reading Sports media, management discuss NBA’s future during panel discussion

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Arts and Culture

Turgeonites turn “Manningites”

By Emily R. Condon The Turgeonites: a University of Maryland tradition, according to The Pride. The group that has dressed up at basketball games to resemble Head Coach Mark Turgeon since 2011 is coming to a crossroads after Turgeon’s departure from UMD athletics. “As far as our future goes? Our fans will have to wait and see,” said Zach Arter, a senior economics major who … Continue reading Turgeonites turn “Manningites”

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Arts and Culture

Midnight Mile tradition celebrates 50 years as anticipation for basketball season rises

By Kurt Masline Photos by Minnie Stephenson University of Maryland students joined the men’s basketball team in running the Midnight Mile at Ludwig Field Wednesday night. The tradition began 50 years ago when men’s basketball coach Lefty Driesell had his team run a mile at midnight to prepare for the upcoming season, according to University of Maryland Athletics. Students enjoyed the festivities from 11:15 p.m. … Continue reading Midnight Mile tradition celebrates 50 years as anticipation for basketball season rises

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News

NCAA veteran coach ready to make an impact for Maryland basketball

By Jack White University of Maryland men’s basketball head coach Mark Turgeon announced the hire of an accomplished new assistant coach Monday. Former Wake Forest University and University of Tulsa head coach Danny Manning will join the team’s experienced coaching staff. Manning has an unprecedented resume for Maryland basketball. He was inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame, was the No. 1 overall … Continue reading NCAA veteran coach ready to make an impact for Maryland basketball

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Sports

Terps look to build on first-round win

By Luke Gentile   One day after the Maryland men’s basketball team saw its season end with no invitation to the less-prestigious NIT Tournament, Maryland women’s basketball sat patiently inside the XFINITY Center, waiting to see who they would face in the opening round of the NCAA tournament. The Terrapins (25-7) received the No. 5 seed in the Kansas City, Missouri, regional and started the … Continue reading Terps look to build on first-round win

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Sports

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

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Sports

Maryland falls to Purdue, 75-65

By Luke Gentile The Maryland women’s basketball team (22-4, 11-2 Big Ten) failed to overcome a strong Purdue University defense Wednesday as it lost 75-65. The game began with a quick steal from sophomore forward Stephanie Jones, who had a strong performance, shooting five for five from the field and only missing one free throw. However, this lead was short-lived. The first half was a … Continue reading Maryland falls to Purdue, 75-65

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