Through six games, the Defenders are undefeated and sitting atop the standings in the eight-team league. But perhaps more telling, people are actually showing up to watch: In Audi Field's 20,000-seat venue, the Defenders draw an average of 13,116 fans per game -- the third-highest mark in the XFL. That's behind only the St. Louis Battlehawks (37,089) and the San Antonio Brahmas … [Read more...] about Raucous crowds revel in Washington franchise’s rumble to the top of the Rock’s XFL
Archives for March 2023
MM 3.30: Maryland women’s lacrosse’s Shaylan Ahearn named Big Ten Midfielder of the Week
Photo courtesy of Maryland Athletics | UMTerps This is the Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a roundup of Terps-related news. In the midst of one of the best seasons of her collegiate career, Maryland women’s lacrosse senior midfielder Shaylan Ahearn was named Big Ten Midfielder of the Week for the third time this season, it was announced Tuesday. She was a … [Read more...] about MM 3.30: Maryland women’s lacrosse’s Shaylan Ahearn named Big Ten Midfielder of the Week
Maryland women’s basketball star Diamond Miller declares for WNBA draft
Photo courtesy of Maryland Athletics | Twitter: @TerpsWBB Miller is widely projected to be a top pick in the upcoming WNBA draft on April 10. Maryland women’s basketball senior guard Diamond Miller declared for the WNBA draft, the league announced Thursday. The four-year starter finishes her career as one of the most decorated players in program history, ranking 10th … [Read more...] about Maryland women’s basketball star Diamond Miller declares for WNBA draft
Maryland women’s basketball freshman guard Ava Sciolla to enter transfer portal
Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Sciolla is the second Terp to announce their intention to transfer, joining fellow freshman Mila Reynolds. Maryland women’s basketball freshman guard Ava Sciolla entered the transfer portal, she announced Thursday on Twitter. pic.twitter.com/9wSjrfokOT— ava sciolla (@avasci2) March 30, 2023 “Thank you to my teammates, coaches, and … [Read more...] about Maryland women’s basketball freshman guard Ava Sciolla to enter transfer portal
Maryland men’s basketball assistant coach Tony Skinn hired as George Mason’s head coach
Photo courtesy of Maryland Athletics | UMTerps Skinn, known as a top recruiter, played on George Mason’s 2006 team that went to the Final Four. Maryland men’s basketball assistant coach Tony Skinn has been hired as George Mason’s next head coach, it was announced Thursday. Skinn, who will be a head coach for the first time in his career, replaces Kim English, who … [Read more...] about Maryland men’s basketball assistant coach Tony Skinn hired as George Mason’s head coach