This is the Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a roundup of Terps-related news.
Maryland men’s basketball’s conference opponents for the 2024-25 season were announced Wednesday.
The Terps will face Nebraska, Northwestern and Ohio State at Xfinity Center and on the road. Unfortunately for Maryland, those three teams combined for a 33-27 conference record last season.
The Terps will also play Iowa, Minnesota, Michigan State, Rutgers, Wisconsin and conference newcomers UCLA and USC at home next year. Their road slate consists of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Penn State, Purdue, Washington and Oregon.
Last year, Maryland finished with a 11-6 record at home — 4-6 in conference play — and a 4-8 record on the road.
In other news
Maryland men’s lacrosse will face off against Penn State in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals on Thursday. Max Schaeffer previewed the match.
Maryland football earned a commitment from former Notre Dame punter Bryce McFerson on Wednesday.
With Colton Spangler gone, Maryland picks up former Notre Dame punter Bryce McFerson.
McFerson averaged 45.1 yards per kick on 38 punts. https://t.co/0mv3ChESGO
— Colin McNamara (@Colinmcnamara05) May 2, 2024
Local two-sport star Bud Coombs committed to Maryland. He intends to play baseball and football with the Terps.
100% committed!@CoachLocks @MattSwope19 @JohnnyPoss21 @Latrell__Scott @CoachSumlin @RivalsFriedman @On3sports @PerfectGameUSA pic.twitter.com/RODTRQpSmC
— Bud Coombs (@bud_coombs) May 1, 2024
Maryland men’s golf’s Armand Papaziani earned a Big Ten Sportsmanship Award on Tuesday.
Congrats to Armand Papaziani, who earned a Big Ten Sportsmanship Award! pic.twitter.com/vaKFfbGMRy
— Maryland Men’s Golf (@TerpsMGolf) April 30, 2024