Are UMD sports games lacking attendance? 

By Mackenzie Prince  Michigan State University’s men’s basketball team defeated the University of Maryland, 58-55, Wednesday, Feb. 26.  Anticipation soared in College Park as UMD basketball fans packed the XFINITY Center arena, filling over 17,000 seats. Despite this support, onlookers continue to raise questions about poor Maryland student attendance compared to other Big Ten schools.  A 2022 Washington Post article reported that UMD has the … Continue reading Are UMD sports games lacking attendance? 

UMD’s Xfinity Center chosen as an advanced polling location

By Julia Rosier The University of Maryland’s Xfinity Center Pavilion has been chosen to operate as an advanced polling center for this year’s election. The University of Maryland Athletics Department organized and created the “VoTERP” initiative, a student-athlete campaign that provides resources about voting.  “It kind of all sort of dovetailed into how can we, as a community partner with Prince George’s County, how can … Continue reading UMD’s Xfinity Center chosen as an advanced polling location

Maryland drops Northwestern, 73-57

By Sydney Fazio The Maryland Terrapins hosted the Northwestern Wildcats at an underwhelming Xfinity Center on Saturday with redemption in mind. At least that is how it started. The Terrapins dominated the Wildcats, winning 73-57. Maryland came out explosively, winning the tip-off and getting sophomore guard Anthony Cowan possession to make his first 3-point basket in a matter of seconds. Suddenly, the quiet, underwhelming crowd … Continue reading Maryland drops Northwestern, 73-57

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