MM 4.14: Maryland wrestler Jaxon Smith wins bronze in U23 Pan American Championships

This is a Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a roundup of Terps-related news.

Maryland wrestler Jaxon Smith won bronze in the 2025 Pan American Championships in Queretaro, Mexico, over the weekend.

The All-American, competing for Team USA, defeated Kevin De Leon Trevino (Mexico) and Franco Gonzalez Palma (Chile), but fell to silver medalist Steven Rodriguez Torreyes (Venezuela). To win bronze, he pinned Cesar Ubico Estrada (Guatemala).

This past season, Smith was 20-7 heading into the NCAAs and placed fourth at the Big Ten Championships.

In other news

Maryland football linebacker Kellan Wyatt entered the transfer portal Saturday. Ryan Alonardo wrote about the news.

Maryland men’s basketball added Virginia forward Elijah Saunders from the transfer portal Saturday. Matt Germack had the story. Alonardo also covered Washington State guard Isaiah Watts’ commitment to the Terps.

No. 6 Maryland men’s lacrosse raced past No. 2 Ohio State Saturday, 13-8. Nolan Rogalski had the game story.

No. 9 Maryland women’s lacrosse took down Ohio State Sunday, 8-5. Dylan Schmidt summarized the contest.

Maryland baseball split its final two games against No. 15 Oregon Sunday. Christian Andriolas recapped the doubleheader and first-game loss.

Maryland football offensive lineman Terez Davis entered the transfer portal Saturday.

Maryland track & field wrapped up day two of the Bucknell Outdoor Classic Sunday.

Maryland tennis defeated Rutgers Saturday.

Maryland softball was taken down by Iowa Sunday.