By Jack Rothenberg
UCLA dominated Maryland Wednesday night at Xfinity Center, defeating the Terps 87-60 in a wire to wire victory. Maryland failed to reach double digit points before the 10 minute mark in the first half for the third straight game. Head coach Kevin Willard’s rough non-conference schedule is giving the Terps fits, and the team hasn’t responded well.
Teams traveling from West Coast to East Coast usually take time to find their footing, but not UCLA. The Bruins … Read More »
By Jack Rothenberg
Former Maryland Terrapin and current Coppin State head coach Juan Dixon was welcomed back home with a 95-79 loss to the Terps behind big performances from sophomore forward Juju Reese (24 points and 10 rebounds) and senior guards Hakim Hart (22 points and eight rebounds) and Jahmir Young (21 points and five assists).
Both teams came out making shots, and specifically senior guard Sam Sessoms (28 points and six assists) who was 3/3 from beyond the arc … Read More »
By Jack Rothenberg
Maryland easily handled the Binghamton Bearcats at Xfinity Center Tuesday night. The Terps led from wire-to-wire in a 76-52 win, in which forward Julian Reese matched his career-high 19 points and the defense forced 15 turnovers. Maryland had three players get into double figures
The Terps played a nearly flawless first half. Defensive intensity, rebounding and scoring down low were all on display and propelled Maryland to a big opening frame.
Maryland’s stifling defense has been at … Read More »
By Jack Rothenberg
A fantastic defensive effort led the Maryland Terrapins to a 71-51 defeat of the Western Carolina Catamounts. Sophomore forward Julian Reese, one of three Maryland double-figure scorers, poured in 19 points and 12 rebounds. The Terps held Western Carolina to 27 percent shooting.
This won’t go down as Maryland’s prettiest win of the season, but the shots weren’t falling and as a result, the team got it done on the defensive end. Maryland shot 2-19 from three.
By Jack Rothenberg
Head coach Kevin Willard made his Maryland debut Monday night in College Park and secured his first win over the Niagara Purple Eagles 71-49. In addition to Willard, six Terps donned a Maryland jersey for the first time and heavily contributed to the win.
Before the season, Willard mentioned two things that would be displayed on the court. Fast play and a lot of three point shots. His words lived up to the hype.
The Terps’ revamped … Read More »
By Jack Rothenberg
Head coach Kevin Willard along with the team spoke to the media Thursday, which brought more anticipation, excitement, and insight to the upcoming season.
Maryland opens the season two weeks from today against Niagara, but Willard explained that the team is still learning how to play under his scheme. “We’re going to play probably way too fast. We’re going to shoot a ton of threes,” Willard said. “And probably at times we won’t look good, because I … Read More »
By Jack Rothenberg
Maryland’s previous campaign was overcome with coaching changes, poor play and false hopes in a season that started with so much excitement, and ended in so much disappointment. Yet, the Terps’ first losing season since 1992-93 may have been for the best.
Maryland turns the page and will start a fresh slate this season with a revamped program that brings new ambitions under new head coach Kevin Willard.
Following a 5-3 start in the 2021-22 season, Mark … Read More »
By Jack Rothenberg
Season three of “Unlocked”, a Maryland football documentary series that gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at the program, has already begun and is going to look vastly different from seasons one and two. Haley Timple and Steven Jenkins shoot and produce the series, so I sat down with them to see what fans can expect for the upcoming season.
Season one was all about Coach Locksley in his first year with the program. Taking place in 2019, … Read More »
