Terps can’t manage a last-gasp shot in a narrow loss to Michigan State

Jahmir Young turned the ball over on the final play as Maryland fell, 61-59, at home for its second straight defeat.

By Gene WangJanuary 21, 2024

Bri McDaniel’s hot start, Jakia Brown-Turner’s solid finish lift Terps

McDaniel scored 22 points and Brown-Turner had 20 as Maryland held off scrappy Illinois, 90-82.

By Kareem CopelandJanuary 20, 2024
Analysis

All is well at North Carolina, where the Tar Heels are thriving again

After missing the NCAA tournament last season, North Carolina is back atop the ACC.

By Patrick StevensJanuary 19, 2024
Perspective

How do you win more college basketball games than anyone else? By taking breaks.

Stanford women’s basketball coach is on the verge of breaking the career victories record.

By Sally JenkinsJanuary 19, 2024

Maryland’s momentum is stopped in a road loss to Northwestern

Jahmir Young led the Terps with 36 points but the Terps have lost three of their last five games.

By Washington Post staffJanuary 17, 2024

Maryland women find key stops, rebounds elusive in loss to Ohio State

The Terrapins squander another chance to beat a ranked foe, falling at home to the No, 18 Buckeyes.

By Kareem CopelandJanuary 17, 2024

Virginia stifles Virginia Tech, wins latest take of Commonwealth Clash

The Cavaliers extend their home winning streak to 20, second-longest in the nation, with another suffocating defensive effort.

By Gene WangJanuary 17, 2024

TCU women, rocked by injuries and two forfeits, to hold open tryouts

The Horned Frogs, who got off to a 14-0 start, were forced to forfeit matchups with No. 7 Kansas State and No. 24 Iowa State.

By Des BielerJanuary 17, 2024
Analysis

NCAA tournament bracketology: A once-in-a-decade feat is in play

The Mountain West Conference has six viable NCAA tournament teams, a rare feat for a non-power conference.

By Patrick StevensJanuary 17, 2024
Perspective

From Harvard to Howard: He’s the rare college hoops eighth-year senior

Seth Towns was the Ivy League player of the year in 2018; four surgeries later, he’s leading the Bison at age 26.

By John FeinsteinJanuary 16, 2024
Analysis

A star-studded NCAA women’s basketball season has no shortage of contenders

Selection Sunday is about two months away, and many teams have played themselves into the conversation for earning a No. 1 seed.

By Megan GauerJanuary 16, 2024

GW men go wire-to-wire, beat George Mason and stay hot in Atlantic 10

GW, coming off back-to-back overtime games, made sure Monday’s game didn’t go beyond regulation, starting fast and holding off the Patriots.

By Patrick StevensJanuary 15, 2024

In a complete performance, Maryland pushes Purdue aside

Bri McDaniel and Jakia Brown-Turner impressed as the Terps scored an 88-66 victory.

By Sapna BansilJanuary 14, 2024

Maryland takes a big step forward with a victory at No. 10 Illinois

Powered by Jahmir Young and Julian Reese, the Terps held down the Fighting Illini to improve to 3-3 in the Big Ten.

By Gene WangJanuary 14, 2024
Analysis

A wild week proved there are no truly great teams in men’s college basketball

Several top-ranked teams lost this week, illustrating the difficulty of building a truly elite team in the current era of college basketball.

By Patrick StevensJanuary 12, 2024

Donta Scott, Maryland rally in second half to beat Michigan, end skid

Donta Scott scores 22 points as the Terps come from behind to top the Wolverines, 64-57, at Xfinity Center.

By Gene WangJanuary 11, 2024

Maryland and Michigan meet in a matchup of struggling Big Ten teams

Illness, inexperience and inaccuracy have dragged the Terrapins to the bottom of the Big Ten.

By Gene WangJanuary 11, 2024

Rash of turnovers ends the Hoyas’ hopes for a surprise of Seton Hall

Georgetown steadied the ship to grab a late lead, but four consecutive giveaways turned the tide as Seton Hall prevailed, 74-70.

By Patrick StevensJanuary 9, 2024

Second-half swoon leaves Terps women with rare loss to Michigan State

After a strong start, Maryland’s defense couldn’t keep it up in the final 20 minutes of a 74-69 defeat in East Lansing.

By Kareem CopelandJanuary 9, 2024
Analysis

NCAA tournament bracketology: Football is over, so let’s look toward March

A college football champion was crowned Monday night. So why not look ahead to March Madness on Tuesday?

By Patrick StevensJanuary 9, 2024