This is the Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a roundup of Terps-related news.
Maryland men’s basketball announced its home nonconference schedule for the upcoming 2024-25 season on Thursday.
The Terps will host nine out-of-conference teams in College Park, including a previously announced matchup against Marquette on Nov. 15.
Maryland’s season opener is set for Nov. 4 against Manhattan, followed by home games against Mount St. Mary’s on Nov. 8 and Florida A&M on Nov. 11.
After facing Marquette, the Terps will play Canisius on Nov. 19, Bucknell on Nov. 27 and Alcorn State on Dec. 1. Nearly three weeks later, they will take on St. Francis (PA) on Dec. 17, before concluding their nonconference home schedule against Maryland Eastern Shore on Dec. 28.
The Terps hold an impressive 50-1 all-time record against these nonconference opponents, with their sole loss coming against Manhattan.
In other news
Three Maryland men’s lacrosse players were named USILA Scholar All-Americans: Jack Koras, Luke Wierman and Ajax Zappitello.
Maryland men’s baseball secured another transfer.
Jack Wren, graduate transfer from Marist College is transferring to Maryland baseball.
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Wren was 2-1 with a 3.60 ERA in five starts and 17 appearances in 2024. https://t.co/jaupgi9t1T— Ben Messinger (@benmessi_) June 13, 2024