After a difficult stretch of the season for Maryland softball that eliminated it from Big Ten tournament contention early, the Terps found a way to turn the corner right before the end.
Despite falling to the Spartans 4-3 in extra innings Friday, Maryland found its groove, winning 3-0 Saturday and sounding off with a 7-2 victory Sunday.
This is Maryland’s second straight series victory. Facing Illinois at home from Apr.
17-19, the Terps were able to take the Friday and Sunday games 5-1 and 8-1, respectively.
The Terps finished the season with a 19-29 record overall and a 5-19 record in Big Ten play. They placed 15th of 17 teams in the conference, in front of Illinois and Michigan State.
Two weeks ago, the Terps were just 1-17 in conference — the late-season turnaround could prove beneficial for the group moving forward. This is the first time that Maryland has won back-to-back Big Ten series since 2022.
While it won’t play, Maryland will host the Big Ten tournament from May 6-9 in College Park. Those game will be available to watch on the Big Ten Network and Big Ten Plus.
In other news
No. 2-seed Maryland women’s lacrosse lost the Big Ten title game to No. 3-seed Northwestern, 8-7, in overtime. Jude Wilkenfeld had the story.
No. 3-seed Maryland men’s lacrosse held off No. 6-seed Rutgers, 13-10, on Saturday. Dylan Schmidt reported on it.
Maryland baseball lost its series to Michigan State over the weekend. The Terps exploded to take the Friday game 18-10 but fell 12-4 on Saturday and 13-1 on Sunday. Rachel Lawrence and Zoe Hammond covered the games.
Maryland football had its Spring Showcase over the weekend. Read the editors’ takeaways from the day here.
Three Maryland football alums, Octavian Smith, Alan Herron, and Shaleak Knotts, were signed as undrafted free agents. Testudo Times is keeping track of all Maryland UDFAs here.
Former Terp Jalen Huskey, meanwhile, was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the 100th pick of the NFL Draft.
Maryland women’s golf competed at the Big Ten Championships over the weekend. Surapa Janthamunee tied for 42nd with a +14, and the Terps finished 13th out of 18 teams.
Maryland tennis advanced to the Big Ten semifinals but fell to No. 3-seed Michigan. The Terps’ Emma Ghirardato was named to the all-tournament team.
Maryland track and field commit Quincy Wilson anchored Bullis School’s 4×400 relay in its victory at the prestigious Penn Relays over the weekend. Bullis is the first American school to win the high school-level event since 2007 — before Wilson was born.
Maryland women’s basketball alum Saylor Poffenbarger had nine points and 13 rebounds in the Minnesota Lynx’s first WNBA preseason game, and she has her coaches impressed.
Former Terp Shyanne Sellers was also included on the Jacksonville Waves’ training camp roster.
Maryland football extended an offer to class of 2029 running back Brayden Boults.
Maryland football also extended an offer to class of 2028 tackle Demari Christmas.
