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 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

No. 11 Xavier ousts No. 6 Maryland in first round of NCAA tournament

The No. 11 Xavier Musketeers overcame a halftime deficit to rattle off a 14-0 scoring run in the second period en route to a 76-65 victory over the No. 6 Maryland Terrapins. Reminiscent of their early Big Ten Tournament exit at the hands of Northwestern, Maryland again failed to score a basket for long stretches throughout the second half, opening the floodgates for Northwestern to … Continue reading No. 11 Xavier ousts No. 6 Maryland in first round of NCAA tournament

Terps’ second half struggles lead to Northwestern win

The Northwestern Wildcats silenced the Maryland-leaning Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. — overcoming a first half deficit and defeating the Terrapins, 72-64, to end Maryland’s Big Ten Tournament hopes. The quarterfinal contest may as well have been at the Xfinity Center. Red, black and gold dominated Northwestern purple in the crowd. But the Wildcats were unfazed, coming from behind to dominate the second period. “What a great … Continue reading Terps’ second half struggles lead to Northwestern win

Trimble stays Melo, sinks game-winner

By Alex Mann. Melo Trimble drained a contested 3-pointer with 1.1 seconds left to ice the Maryland Terrapins’ 63-60 win over the Michigan State Spartans on Senior Night. On a night where Maryland honored seniors Damonte Dodd and L.G. Gill, it was Melo Trimble (16 points, 6 points and 2 assists) who carried his team to victory. “In money time their junior, their superstar; not … Continue reading Trimble stays Melo, sinks game-winner