This is a Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a roundup of Terps-related news.
Maryland wrestling saw four of its players finish in the top five — with Jaxon Smith winning the 184-pound title — at the George Mason Patriot Open.
Twenty-two Terps competed overall, with Smith earning three wins overall and two over ranked opponents. Chase Mielnik and Dario Lemus also made championship appearances for Maryland, but both were defeated.
Kal Miller and Mekhi Neal battled their way back from the backside of the bracket to finish in fifth place.
In other news
Maryland men’s basketball lost a nail-biter Sunday to No. 8 Purdue, 83-78. Ryan Alonardo had the game story while Colin McNamara provided takeaways.
Maryland women’s basketball continued its unbeaten start to the season Saturday, defeating Purdue 78-69. Ben Messinger recapped the action while Max Schaeffer had the game’s takeaways.
Maryland football earned the commitment of 5-star edge rusher Zion Elee Saturday. Matt Germack down the commitment.
Former Maryland running back Ty Johnson scored a touchdown for the Buffalo Bills Sunday.
Ty Johnson, #hesaTerp
: @NFLonFOX https://t.co/kSB8mS5U5H pic.twitter.com/LhtHmkrq3x
— Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) December 8, 2024
Maryland women’s track and field athlete Armanie Coleman set a new program record.
NEW PROGRAM RECORD
Armanie Coleman sets a new Maryland record in the 200 meters and a facility record at the Wesley A. Brown Field House! pic.twitter.com/kQYvq8UQ3s— Maryland Track & Field (@MarylandTrack) December 7, 2024