Hoyas put ‘home cooking’ in the past, prepare to measure their growth

An 86-62 rout of Maryland Baltimore County improved Georgetown’s record to 7-1 and concluded the warmup portion of its season. A trip to West Virginia is next.

By Patrick StevensDecember 2, 2024
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Lou Carnesecca was charming, self-deprecating and one heck of a coach

During the Big East’s glory days, Hall of Famer Lou Carnesecca remained one of a kind.

By John FeinsteinDecember 2, 2024

No. 10 Terps tune up their defense to take down Toledo for a 92-70 win

With a second victory at the Navy Classic, Maryland improved to 8-0 for its best start since opening 12-0 in 2018-19.

By Patrick StevensDecember 1, 2024

Big Ten play is up next after Maryland routs winless Alcorn State

The Terps put a slow start behind them in a 96-58 win against an overmatched SWAC opponent. A visit from Ohio State and a trip to No. 13 Purdue are ahead.

By Noah FergusonDecember 1, 2024

Georgetown pours it on Albany in its best offensive game in years

The Hoyas scored 100 points for the first time since 2021 and had their best shooting night since 2017.

By Patrick StevensNovember 30, 2024

Tafara Gapare soars into the spotlight as Maryland manhandles Bucknell

The transfer from Georgia Tech had 19 points off the bench in a 91-67 win.

By Noah FergusonNovember 27, 2024

Duke has thrown freshman Cooper Flagg ‘in the fire.’ Just like he wanted.

Flagg has been tested during the first weeks of his college career, and the 17-year-old phenom still looks like the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA draft.

By Ben GolliverNovember 27, 2024

For first time in a long time, Georgetown flexes its defensive muscle

Georgetown holds Wagner to just 28 percent shooting and improves to 5-1 with a dominant defensive display.

By Patrick StevensNovember 26, 2024

No. 11 Terps face no resistance against overwhelmed St. Francis (Pa.)

Maryland came close to the program record for margin of victory in Sunday’s 107-35 win at Xfinity Center.

By Kareem CopelandNovember 24, 2024

Derik Queen’s latest star turn rallies the Terps past Villanova

The standout freshman hit two late free throws to help secure a 76-75 win in the Empire Classic in Newark.

By Gene WangNovember 24, 2024

Micah Peavy helps Georgetown dial in to beat St. Francis (Pa.)

Peavy had 24 points, six assists and three steals as the Hoyas pulled away late in the second half against the Red Flash.

By Patrick StevensNovember 23, 2024

Kaylene Smikle will do anything to win. Maryland can thank her siblings.

The Terrapins’ newest star plays with a toughness honed in backyard games with her older siblings.

By Kareem CopelandNovember 23, 2024

U-Conn.’s Geno Auriemma sets all-time wins record and shares the love

The legendary coach now stands alone atop the all-time wins list — men’s or women’s — with 1,217. Many of his former players returned to share the moment with him.

By Dave SheininNovember 20, 2024

Georgetown bounces back and spreads the minutes vs. Mount St. Mary’s

Jayden Epps scores 19 and Thomas Sorber adds 14 as the Hoyas regain their footing after getting thumped by Notre Dame over the weekend.

By Patrick StevensNovember 20, 2024

Terps crush Canisius for second-most-lopsided win in program history

One game after coming up just short against a ranked Marquette squad, Maryland was not challenged in its 108-37 victory.

By Gene WangNovember 19, 2024

No. 11 Terps torch Towson to continue their torrid start

The Maryland women racked up 33 points in the first quarter of a 98-63 win that boosted their record to 5-0.

By Kareem CopelandNovember 17, 2024

Georgetown gets a reality check in a lopsided loss to Notre Dame

The Hoyas’ inexperience was evident in an 84-63 loss against the Fighting Irish.

By Patrick StevensNovember 16, 2024

That March tension arrives early for Terps in a tough loss to Marquette

Maryland struggles at the line down the stretch and falls at home, 78-74, to No, 15 Marquette.

By Gene WangNovember 15, 2024

Among firsts Virginia is yet to experience in post-Tony Bennett era: A loss

The Cavaliers, with interim coach Ron Sanchez at the helm, still displayed the taut defense they are known for in a 70-60 win over the Wildcats.

By Patrick StevensNovember 15, 2024

A coach took the road less traveled, and Kentucky loves basketball again

Mark Pope once made a life-changing decision in a medical school dean’s office. Fifteen years later, he and the Wildcats are reaping the benefits.

By Chuck CulpepperNovember 14, 2024