MM 9.13: Maryland women’s golf’s Nicha Kanpai named Big Ten Golfer of the Week

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

Sophomore Nicha Kanpai was named Big Ten Golfer of the Week on Thursday, marking the second time in her collegiate career she’s earned the honor.

Kanpai claimed the individual title at the Cougar Classic earlier in the week, finishing with a score of 206 (70-70-66), seven strokes under par. The Terps tied for ninth out of 17 teams in the event.

Kanpai, who has averaged 72.5 over her Maryland career, was also one of three Terps named to the Big Ten Golfers to Watch list on Thursday.

In other news

Maryland women’s soccer was dominated by No. 5 Michigan State, 5-0, Thursday evening. Ben Messinger recapped the game.

Maryland football’s defensive backs struggled Saturday against Michigan State. Colin McNamara assessed the position group’s outlook.

Max Schaeffer previewed Maryland men’s soccer’s match against No. 8 Wisconsin on Friday.

Messinger also took a look into Maryland women’s soccer’s upcoming Big Ten schedule and where they stand this year as a whole.

Nolan Rogalski previewed No. 5 Maryland field hockey’s weekend with the Terrapin Invitational.

Maryland volleyball welcomes Lehigh and UMBC this weekend. Dylan Schmidt went over everything you need to know.

Maryland women’s tennis announced its 2024 fall schedule.

Three Maryland women’s golfers were named to the Big Ten Golfers to Watch list.

Three Maryland men’s golfers were named to the Big Ten Golfers to Watch list.