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

Terps Fall Short in Big Ten Opener Against Purdue

By Chris Tulp Photos by Lindsey Collins Maryland men’s basketball team only led for 18 seconds against Purdue Friday, but the game came down to one shot by the Terps at the end that would’ve tied it. The Boilermakers were able to hold off the Terps’ late push and close out the win, 80-75. Maryland now fall to 6-3 overall, 0-1 in the Big Ten, … Continue reading Terps Fall Short in Big Ten Opener Against Purdue

Maryland Cruises Past Niagara 92-65

By Chris Tulp Even on a simple shot like a made free throw, the Xfinity Center filled with high-pitched screams and cheers. The Terps held their fourth annual “Field Trip Day” for approximately 5,000 elementary and middle school students. Every made basket from the Terps incited a reaction from the students. “The energy was awesome,” Maryland coach Brenda Frese said. “We love having this kind … Continue reading Maryland Cruises Past Niagara 92-65

Maryland’s late comeback not enough against No. 4 South Carolina

By Chris Tulp In a game where the Maryland Women’s Basketball team was down by as many as 26 points, and got as close as three, they couldn’t pull out the win, losing 94-86 to the University of South Carolina. ESPNW’s preseason player of the year, Gamecocks senior A’ja Wilson, led all scorers and set a career high with 32 points. Sophomore guard Kaila Charles … Continue reading Maryland’s late comeback not enough against No. 4 South Carolina

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

New York Islanders Owner visits Merrill College, talks sports

By Chris Tulp Jon Ledecky, owner of the New York Islanders hockey team, gave a talk Nov. 2 about hockey and sports business, in the Philip Merrill College of Journalism’s Eaton Theater. Early on in Ledecky’s ownership career, he became a minority owner of the Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards after he partnered with current Capitals and Wizards owner Ted Leonsis. Ledecky had a few … Continue reading New York Islanders Owner visits Merrill College, talks sports

Maryland tops Bowie State in last pre-season exhibition

By Chris Tulp The University of Maryland women’s basketball team defeated in-state opponent Bowie State University in a one-sided game Friday, 98-47. Maryland sophomore guard Blair Watson led all scorers with 30 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to give her a double-double. “We’re really excited about Blair,” Maryland head coach Brenda Frese said.  “This is who she is, this is what she’s always been capable … Continue reading Maryland tops Bowie State in last pre-season exhibition