This is a Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a roundup of Terps-related news.
The Big Ten released Maryland women’s basketball’s 2024-25 conference schedule on Thursday.
The Terps will open their Big Ten slate on Dec. 7 against Purdue. After a break for the holidays, they return to conference action with a home game against Michigan State on Dec. 29 at the XFINITY Center.
Maryland’s schedule features several powerhouse programs that made deep runs in last season’s NCAA tournament. On Jan. 8, the Terps will host JuJu Watkins and USC, followed by a home matchup against Sweet Sixteen team UCLA on Jan. 26.
The Terps will also face off against NCAA tournament teams Nebraska on Feb. 13 and Michigan on Feb. 17. They’ll wrap up their regular season on March 2 with a game against Ohio State.
In other news
Maryland women’s soccer fell 3-0 to Washington Thursday night. Ben Messinger recapped the contest.
Maryland men’s soccer takes on Indiana Friday night in a Big Ten bout. Max Schaeffer previewed the matchup.
Former Maryland football tight end Vernon Davis was nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Vernon Davis nominated for the @ProFootballHOF @VernonDavis85 I #TBIA pic.twitter.com/w5ewzojqtO
— Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) September 19, 2024
Former Maryland women’s basketball player Diamond Miller splashes a 3-pointer for the Minnesota Lynx.
— Maryland Women’s Basketball (@TerpsWBB) September 20, 2024