Valentine’s Day was Thursday, and almost all of Maryland athletics got in on the festivities. It opened with a tweet from the whole department, featuring a jersey from nearly every sport in the shape of a heart and a brief poem.
Maryland loves RED,
— Maryland Terrapins (@umterps) February 14, 2019
But doesn't like blue,
Always a great day to be a TERP,
and Happy Valentine's Day to you!
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Track and field was really feeling the love, dropping a bunch of Valentine’s Day-themed pictures and cards. Here’s the team heart formation.
Valentine love from Maryland Track & Field ❤️ #TerpLove pic.twitter.com/ufMUuwIESw
— Maryland Track & Field (@MarylandTrack) February 14, 2019
Field hockey also got in on the Valentine’s Day cards, dropping this one featuring junior midfielder Madison Maguire on Twitter.
Happy Valentine’s Day! pic.twitter.com/T05v8Kcuxm
— Maryland Field Hockey (@TerpsFH) February 14, 2019
Gymnastics sent out a trio of cards for the holiday, featuring junior Tiara Wright, senior Shynelle Agaran and sophomore Emilie LeBlanc, respectively, along with some solid wordplay.
10s on Bars and #☝️ in your hearts ❤️
— Maryland Gymnastics (@TerpsGymnastics) February 14, 2019
Happy Valentines Day Terp Nation! pic.twitter.com/tQRQqNej82
With its season starting this weekend, baseball dropped off four cards with junior pitcher Elliot Zoellner, junior outfielder Caleb Walls, senior infielder Taylor Wright and sophomore pitcher Mark DiLuia.
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— Maryland Baseball (@TerpsBaseball) February 14, 2019
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❤️⚾️❤️⚾️#ValentinesDay pic.twitter.com/Qt5ZZcuzAr
Men’s soccer used the day to wish a Happy Valentine’s Day to its 2018 National Championship trophy.
— Maryland Soccer (@MarylandMSoccer) February 14, 2019
Happy Valentine’s Day! pic.twitter.com/7xv0bKla1Q
Meanwhile, women’s lacrosse grouped up for a team photo before a 17-12 win over No. 4 Florida ...
Happy Valentines Day from the #Terps!! ❤️ ❤️ pic.twitter.com/dUrCyRiJNr
— Maryland Women's Lax (@MarylandWLax) February 14, 2019
... and women’s basketball handed out 1,000 “Turtle Crush Everyday” shirts before it knocked off Nebraska at home, 89-63.
Turtle Crush Everyday!
— Maryland Women’s Basketball (@umdwbb) February 14, 2019
The first 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ fans at tonight’s game can scoop up this shirt!#LoveTheTurtle pic.twitter.com/vnm6TlYgMm
And our friends at Terps Watch have you covered with men’s basketball, courtesy of Purdue’s Carsen Edwards.
And if you need a Valentine's card to send to that someone special pic.twitter.com/r8rj6nS8Pw
— Terps Watch (@TerpsWatch) February 14, 2019
Hope that everyone had a good Valentine’s Day, and we wish you a happy belated one from the site. As Cory (Baxter) and the Boys would say, “Nothing feels better than feeling the love.”
In other news
Baseball begins its season this weekend, and our baseball writers grouped up to preview a team that loses a lot of production, but should have a solid pitching rotation.
Here’s a look at everyone the Terps will face over the next three days.
Men’s lacrosse hopes to shore up its defense against Penn after struggling against Richmond.
Our podcast is back, and this episode’s a happy one.
Women’s soccer released its 2019 spring schedule, which will conclux with its alumni game on May 4.
Our spring schedule is here ⚽️ ☀️
— Maryland W. Soccer (@TerpsWSoccer) February 14, 2019
Hoping our former Terps will join us on Saturday, May 4 for our alumni game!
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