MM 1.13: Maryland wrestling sweeps weekend in Michigan

This is a Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a roundup of Terps-related news

Maryland wrestling upset No. 10 Michigan, 19-18, and beat Michigan State, 27-11, this weekend to start Big Ten play 2-0.

The Terps downed the Wolverines Friday night for its first top-10 win since 2009. Braxton Brown, 133 pounds, earned the winning point on criteria with a pin.

Maryland then defeated Michigan State Sunday on the back of four consecutive match wins before the intermission break.

In other news

Ryan Alonardo previewed Maryland men’s basketball’s game against Minnesota on Monday.

Maryland men’s basketball beat No. 22 UCLA, 79-61, Friday night. Colin McNamara had the game story and Alonardo provided his takeaways.

No. 8 Maryland women’s basketball improved to 15-1 with a 83-68 win over Wisconsin Saturday. Ben Messinger covered the game and Max Schaeffer offered his takeaways.

Nolan Rogalski dove into the illustrious career of Maryland field hockey head coach Missy Meharg.

Former Maryland football player Ty Johnson scored an impressive touchdown in the Buffalo Bills 31-7 win over the Denver Broncos Sunday in the wildcard round of the NFL playoffs.

No. 24 Maryland gymnastics placed third with a score of 195.400 at the San Antonio Collegiate Invite Saturday at Freeman Coliseum.

Maryland track & field secured three signees this weekend.