Terps roll over Ohio

By Sydney Fazio Coming off a narrow victory against Illinois in overtime, the University of Maryland men’s basketball team capitalized on that energy to defeat the Ohio University Bobcats 87-62 at home Thursday. Maryland started the game quickly, getting five unanswered points in the first minute. The Terps kept Ohio to their one and only layup for the first six minutes. Their momentum was strong … Continue reading Terps roll over Ohio

Terps Win by 40 Against in-state opponent Mount St. Mary’s

By Chris Tulp The University of Maryland women’s basketball team put on a show, beating Mount St. Mary’s University 97-57 for the Terps’ sixth straight win. The Terps returned to the Xfinity Center after playing their last three games on the road. Maryland opened the game on a 15-0 run before the Mount scored their first basket.  The Terps responded and went on a 12-0 … Continue reading Terps Win by 40 Against in-state opponent Mount St. Mary’s

Maryland defeats old NCAA foe Butler

By Sydney Fazio The University of Maryland Men’s basketball team faced Butler University for their first meeting since the second round of the 2007 NCAA Tournament, at the Xfinity Center, Wednesday. With over 16,000 fans filling in the seats of Xfinity, Maryland enjoyed a massive home crowd to help them overcome a tough matchup against Butler. The now 3-0 Terrapins defeated the Bulldogs 79-65. Butler … Continue reading Maryland defeats old NCAA foe Butler

12th Povich Symposium covers social media, concussions

By Chris Tulp A panel of distinguished sports journalists discussed the changing winds in sports among other topics Nov. 7 at the Shirley Povich Symposium. Povich’s son and talk show host Maury Povich moderated the symposium. The panel included Bob Costas, sportscaster at NBC, Christine Brennan, columnist at USA Today Sports, and Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon, co-hosts of ESPN’s Pardon the Interruption. The first … Continue reading 12th Povich Symposium covers social media, concussions

Police officers and local youth team up for friendly basketball game

    By Sean Mahoney There has been tension between police officers and citizens recently. Police relations with citizens have become a focal point in the College Park community. The College Park Dream Team addresses these concerns. The CP Dream Team includes officers from the Prince George’s County Police Department, College Park Police Department, and Maryland Park Police Department among other departments. The team focuses … Continue reading Police officers and local youth team up for friendly basketball game

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

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

Maryland Hillel hosts its annual national basketball tournament with over 35 schools

The 7th Annual National Hillel Basketball Tournament took place last weekend, which was the largest collegiate Judaic tournament in the country. Hillel brought together about 57 teams from dozens of schools across the country. Over 35 schools and over 400 participants competed at the highly anticipated tournament, which was planned entirely by a board of 25 University of Maryland students and volunteers. Mia Carmel, the campus recruiter … Continue reading Maryland Hillel hosts its annual national basketball tournament with over 35 schools