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College basketball analyst Andy Katz continues to stay high on Maryland men’s basketball for the upcoming 2019-20 season.
Katz posted his Big Ten conference preview Tuesday evening and had the Terps and Michigan State as two teams that have deep run potential in the 2020 NCAA Tournament.
“There are two schools that I think for sure can get to Atlanta in the Final Four. One is Maryland,” Katz said. “It’s by far Mark Turgeon’s best squad in College Park.”
Deep Run Potential from the @bigten:
— NCAA March Madness (@marchmadness) September 24, 2019
1. @MSU_Basketball
2. @TerrapinHoops #MarchMadness Bound:
3. @BoilerBall
4. @IlliniMBB
5. @OhioStateHoops
6. @BadgerMBB
7. @umichbball
8. @PennStateMBB
Full @B1GMBBall preview from @TheAndyKatz! pic.twitter.com/ynuxQWVdAh
In the rest of his preview, Katz estimates that five other Big Ten teams, including Penn State, Illinois, Wisconsin, Ohio State and Purdue, will make it into the tournament.
In June, Katz gave the Terps the No. 5 ranking in the country, six spots ahead of their last ranking, in his Power 36. About a month later, Katz ranked Maryland forward Jalen Smith as the No. 18 player and guard Anthony Cowan Jr. as the No. 9 player in his preseason top 25 player rankings.
Coming off of the team’s 69-67 loss to LSU in the Round of 32 last year, Maryland returns all its key pieces, besides Bruno Fernando who is now with the Atlanta Hawks. The team also brings in a five-player freshman class that ranked No. 28 in the nation and No. 3 in the Big Ten, according to 247 Sports.
On paper, the Terps have potential. But until Maryland opens its season on Nov. 5 at the Xfinity Center against Holy Cross, it’s yet to be seen whether the Terps will live up to Katz’s expectations.
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Before going under the lights for Friday’s matchup against Penn State, Maryland football reminisced with some high school highlights this week for its film breakdown.
Friday Night Lights made them local legends
— Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) September 24, 2019
This Friday, they are back under the lights
The Film Room: @IamTinoEllis x @_godof5 x @TwanDoee pic.twitter.com/aAL0pnLrFP
With former Maryland football head coach Ralph Friedgen being honored on Friday at halftime, here’s a reminder of 2002 Peach Bowl that the Friedgen-led Terps won.
The Ralph Reel: Vol. 1
— Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) September 24, 2019
Terps > Vols
A dominant 30-3 win in the 2002 @CFAPeachBowl completes a 11-3 season! #FTT pic.twitter.com/tl5jMcownl
The WNBA Finals start Sunday between the Connecticut Sun and the Washington Mystics, and you may see a couple familiar faces.
Connecticut: Alyssa Thomas and Brionna Jones
— Wes Brown (@W_Brown21) September 25, 2019
Washington: Kristi Toliver, Natasha Cloud, Shatori Walker-Kimbrough and Tianna Hawkins.
After beating No. 9 St. John’s 1-0 in double OT, Maryland men’s soccer somehow dropped out of the top 25.
It appears those who make up the @UnitedCoaches poll went to bed early last night.
— Wes Brown (@W_Brown21) September 24, 2019
St John's remains at No. 9 and listed as 7-0-0 on the season, but the Terps drop out based on Friday's result against Northwestern. https://t.co/yzhTaCWhR1
If you want to relive that game against St. John’s, here is your chance.
“That was a character win”
— Maryland Soccer (@MarylandMSoccer) September 24, 2019
The boys got challenged and stepped up. #Excellence pic.twitter.com/JnjbMN83nq
Here are some prime reactions from a few Whipsnakes and Maryland men’s lacrosse head coach John Tillman after the Premier Lacrosse Championship on Saturday.
"Matt lives for that. He's always the best in the biggest moments."@CoachTillman1 was excited to see so many former Terps crowned Champions this Saturday. @TerpsMLax pic.twitter.com/soNS5TxHvu
— Premier Lacrosse League (@PremierLacrosse) September 24, 2019
No rest for a few of those Terps, who almost immediately went to play for the U.S. Men’s National Team after winning the PLL Championship.
Sat. ➡️ Win @PremierLacrosse
— Maryland Lacrosse (@TerpsMLax) September 24, 2019
Sun. ➡️ Fly to
Mon. ➡️ Beat in @WILC2019
The winning never stops for @rattmambo, @connor21kelly & @imdunntweeting! Good luck in the quarterfinals! #BeTheBest pic.twitter.com/TAGRrQqVzB
Maryland women’s lacrosse 2019 recruiting class was ranked No. 1 nationwide, according to Inside Lacrosse.
Meet our 12 new Terps!
— Maryland Women's Lacrosse (@MarylandWLax) September 24, 2019
Shaylan Ahearn
⚪️ Sophia Antonopoulos
⚫️ Catherine Flaherty
Victoria Hensh
⚪️ Brianna Lamoureux
⚫️ Hannah Leubecker
Libby May
⚪️ Aiden Peduzzi
⚫️ Emma Schettig
Kate Sites
⚪️ Emily Sterling
⚫️ Emma Tilson https://t.co/Cz8W8s0pPU
Maryland volleyball is hosting 90’s night for its Big Ten opener against Ohio State.
Big Ten opener
— Maryland Volleyball (@TerpsVolleyball) September 24, 2019
90’s night
Free scrunchies
See you there, @UMDThePride #LND pic.twitter.com/OrHAdDGXlg
Maryland women’s soccer described one another with warning labels in this fun video.
Q: If you had a warning label ⚠️ what would yours say
— Maryland W. Soccer (@TerpsWSoccer) September 24, 2019
A: #FearTheTurtle pic.twitter.com/SAGsCoC1o3
Maryland wrestling is gearing up the 2019-20 season under new head coach Alex Clemsen.
Bigger❗️Faster❗️Stronger❗️#TurtlePower #FearTheTurtle pic.twitter.com/5Sx1pe4WVx
— Maryland Wrestling (@TerpsWrestling) September 24, 2019