Men’s Basketball

By Noah Ferguson and Logan Hill As the shot clock wound down late in a contentious second half of action, Fatts Russell sized up his defender at the top of the key. Dribbling three times before releasing a three-pointer, Russell watched as his high-arcing shot cascaded through the net for the game-clinching bucket. Russell’s late three-pointer put the finishing touches on a 71-64 victory for No. 21 Maryland men’s basketball,…

Eric Ayala stood at the free throw line, awaiting the ball. He received it from the official and sunk the shot, good for his 1,000th career point in a Maryland uniform. It was a solid night for the Terps leader, as he and Maryland’s other upperclassmen demonstrated their veteran poise from start to finish. “I got into the game. I wasn’t even really thinking about it,” Ayala said. “We just…

By Logan Hill and Noah Ferguson For the first time in over 600 days, Maryland men’s basketball will take the floor in front of a raucous Xfinity Center crowd. After advancing to the Round of 32 in last year’s NCAA Tournament, coach Mark Turgeon’s squad has its sights set on more—boasting a refurbished lineup loaded with talent of all sizes and ages. With the 2021-22 season on the horizon, here…