This is a Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a roundup of Terps-related news.
Maryland women’s lacrosse players Kori Edmondson and Kennedy Major were named Preseason All-Americans by USA Lacrosse Magazine, it was announced Wednesday.
Edmondson, a junior, was named to the second team after leading the Terps with 38 goals and starting in all 20 games last season. She is a two-time All-Big Ten selection as well.
Major, a redshirt junior, was named to the third team. She earned her first All-Big Ten selection last year after posting 20 ground balls and 14 caused turnovers.
In other news
Maryland men’s basketball won its first road game of the season against No. 17 Illinois, 91-70, Thursday. Colin McNamara had the story.
Max Schaeffer covered No. 8 Maryland women’s basketball’s disappointing 74-66 loss to No. 12 Ohio State Thursday.
Maryland football defensive lineman Tommy Akingbesote accepted an invite to the East-West Shrine Bowl.
Game changer
DL Tommy Akingbesote (@famousstommm) from @TerpsFootball has officially accepted his invite to the 100th East-West #ShrineBowl!#TBIA | #ShrineBowlWHOSNEXT pic.twitter.com/aFnyc2mq7S
— East-West Shrine Bowl (@ShrineBowl) January 23, 2025
Five Maryland wrestlers earned a spot in the first set of the NCAA Coaches’ Rankings.
The first set of NCAA Coaches’ Rankings are here!
Featuring five Terps, including four in the top-11.#TurtlePower x #TFIN pic.twitter.com/T4AJDa3Qjo
— Maryland Wrestling (@TerpsWrestling) January 23, 2025