How a UMD student’s T-shirt design helped reignite Terp pride

By Charlotte Ormond As the 2024-25 Maryland men’s basketball regular season came to a close, the sense of anticipation was palpable. Throughout the season, home game attendance was noticeably low, but by the start of the NCAA Tournament, in which the Terps qualified as a 4-seed, things began to change.  Students were racing across campus — on foot, scooters and in cars — hoping to … Continue reading How a UMD student’s T-shirt design helped reignite Terp pride

Upcoming UMD basketball season excites students

By Jack Wynn A sense of optimism drives excitement for the University of Maryland basketball seasons as both the men’s and women’s teams strive to meet high expectations.  The two teams have high expectations for the current season after an underwhelming 2023 season for both programs.  However, after a strong start at the beginning of the year for both programs, there are signs that higher … Continue reading Upcoming UMD basketball season excites students

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

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”

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

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

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

Terps beat Nebraska, secure #2 seed for B1G Tourney

By Luke Gentile The Maryland women’s basketball team (23-6, 12-4 Big Ten) got back in the win column and secured the second seed in next week’s Big Ten tournament Sunday as they defeated the University of Nebraska 77-75. In the emotionally charged final game of the regular season, and during senior night, the Terps came out determined not to disappoint a crowded Xfinity Center. Freshman … Continue reading Terps beat Nebraska, secure #2 seed for B1G Tourney