While 2023 may not have been as productive as 2022 across different Terps programs, it was still transformative. Maryland women’s basketball reached the Elite Eight, Maryland softball hired a new coach and Maryland football won its third consecutive bowl game.

With the year nearly over, The Diamondback sports desk highlighted our best work from the more than 700 stories published in 2023. Our writers work tirelessly to provide the best coverage of the University of Maryland’s sports teams — follow us @DBKSports on Twitter and subscribe to our weekly newsletter if you’d like to see more!

FOOTBALL

Jaden Sauray and Shaleak Knotts run out of the tunnel before Maryland football’s 44-17 win over Indiana on Sept. 30, 2023. (Rohan Pandit/The Diamondback)

Taulia Tagovailoa breaks Big Ten passing record as Maryland football beats Rutgers, 42-24

By Taylor Lyons

Tai Felton’s breakout season fueled by loyalty to a program that took a chance on him

By Brandon Schwartzberg

Despite moving away, this Maryland alum trekked to every home football game in 2023

By Taylor Lyons

Five stats that explain Maryland football’s 2022 and could define its 2023

By Noah Ferguson and Varun Shankar

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Shyanne Sellers dribbles the ball during Maryland women’s basketball’s 98-75 win against Harvard on Nov. 6, 2023. (Rohan Pandit/The Diamondback)

Self-evaluate, adjust and refuel: Inside Maryland women’s basketball’s whirlwind halftime

By Sam Jane

Maryland needs Shyanne Sellers to be a star — her summer with USA basketball helped

By Olivia Janik

I survived a Maryland women’s basketball workout — barely

By Sam Jane

Here’s why you haven’t seen Maryland women’s basketball’s freshmen play much this year

By Ian Decker

MEN’S BASKETBALL

Jordan Geronimo flexes during Maryland men’s basketball’s 103-76 win over Rider on Nov. 28, 2023. (Rohan Pandit/The Diamondback)

DeShawn Harris-Smith could define Maryland men’s basketball’s future and its present

By Nicky Wolcott

Maryland men’s basketball, Julian Reese have both reaped the benefits of his loyalty

By Eli Cohen

Once overlooked, Jahmir Young returned to Maryland and made it his

By Ross O’Keefe

Maryland men’s basketball ended its season on a low. It won’t be how it’s remembered.

By Nicky Wolcott

RECRUITING

SECU Stadium during Maryland football’s 44-17 win over Indiana on Sept. 30, 2023. (Rohan Pandit/The Diamondback)

For Keion and Keyshawn Flowers, committing to Maryland football fulfills a lifelong dream

By Harrison Rich

From Texas to DeMatha, a Maryland football commit is ascending in his new sport

By Harrison Rich

Maryland football target Malik Washington shines in Spalding’s blowout win

By Harrison Rich

MEN’S LACROSSE

Maryland men’s lacrosse huddles during their 14-9 win over Johns Hopkins on May 4, 2023. (Riley Sims/The Diamondback)

Most people struggle to star in one sport. Dante Trader Jr. shines in two for Maryland.

By Brandon Schwartzberg

​​Ryan Siracusa’s long-anticipated impact has boosted Maryland men’s lacrosse

By Brandon Schwartzberg

Inaugural PLL championship series featured four recent Maryland men’s lacrosse alumni

By Brandon Schwartzberg

WOMEN’S LACROSSE

Shaylan Ahearn fights for possession after a draw control during Maryland women’s lacrosse’s 18-7 win over Ohio State on April 8, 2023. (Riley Sims/The Diamondback)

Family ties, internal fire brought Kori Edmondson to star for Maryland women’s lacrosse

By Eli Cohen

How Maryland women’s lacrosse uses a light board to hone its reaction times

By Eli Cohen

Maryland women’s lacrosse struggled to ‘put it together’ during 2023 campaign

By Eli Cohen

FIELD HOCKEY

Josie Hollamon and Maura Verleg celebrate after a goal during Maryland field hockey’s 4-2 win over Penn State on Oct. 1, 2023. (Eric Robinson/The Diamondback)

Cousins Josie Hollamon, Maci Bradford continue family legacy with Maryland field hockey

By Holliday Woodard

After 10 years of watching Maryland field hockey, she’ll guard its net in the NCAA tourney

By Holliday Woodard

Love Island and Marathon Deli: Maura Verleg, Rayne Wright’s bond goes beyond field hockey

By Holliday Woodard

MEN’S SOCCER

Leon Koehl traps the ball during Maryland men’s soccer’s 1-0 win over Bowling Green on Oct. 7, 2023. (Eric Robinson/The Diamondback)

Vaughan Soccer Club has supplied Maryland men’s soccer with a wealth of Canadian talent

By Matthew Neus

Freshman Leon Koehl, with veteran aide, is starring for Maryland men’s soccer

By Matthew Neus

Maryland men’s soccer couldn’t overcome its inexperience in historically poor season

By Matthew Neus

WOMEN’S SOCCER

Peyton Bernard fights for the ball during Maryland women’s soccer’s 0-0 draw with Purdue on Sept. 21, 2023. (Eric Robinson/The Diamondback)

Maryland women’s soccer should’ve taken a step forward this year. It didn’t — here’s why.

By Lea Glaser

Maryland women’s soccer’s nightmarish season continues with 5-0 loss to Iowa

By Lea Glaser

Maryland women’s soccer sees signs of progress amid scoreless drought

By Lea Glaser

VOLLEYBALL

Anastasia Russ spikes the ball during Maryland volleyball’s 3-2 win over Minnesota on Oct. 6, 2023. (Eric Robinson/The Diamondback)

Anastasia Russ got a second chance with Maryland volleyball and made the most of it

By Tanner Malinowski

Waka Flocka, SZA and Coldplay: Maryland volleyball’s eclectic pregame playlist

By Tanner Malinowski

Maryland volleyball has shown depth, trust ahead of Big Ten opener

By Tanner Malinowski

SOFTBALL

Players cheer during Maryland softball’s game against James Madison on Sept. 24, 2022. (Riley Sims/The Diamondback)

Maryland softball’s new star soars after battles with personal tragedy, on-field struggles

By Sam Jane

​​‘Holy shit, who is this kid?’: Sammi Woods has become the face of Maryland softball’s future

By Sam Jane

Maryland softball expresses frustration with Big Ten’s replay review system

By Sam Jane

BASEBALL

Kenny Lippman pitches during Maryland baseball’s 9-2 loss to Northeastern on May 9, 2023. (Riley Sims/The Diamondback)

The son of a Maryland baseball legend had to pave his own path to come home

By Taylor Lyons

Bent knees, a veteran coach and a Swiss philosophy: How Elijah Lambros fixed his swing

By Taylor Lyons

Champs: Maryland baseball beats Iowa, 4-0, to win program’s first Big Ten tournament crown

By Taylor Lyons

GYMNASTICS

Madeline Komoroski poses in her floor routine during Maryland gymnastics’ 196.650-196.800 loss to Minnesota on Feb. 19, 2023. (Eric Robinson/The Diamondback)

Maryland gymnastics’ season ends with fourth-place finish at NCAA Regionals

By Lea Glaser

Maryland gymnastics shines with season-high 197.100 at Maryland Five meet

By Lea Glaser

Maryland gymnastics hopes to see continued improvement on bars after recent performances

By Lea Glaser

WRESTLING

Kal Miller grapples with an opponent during his 6-3 decision win in Maryland wrestling’s 19-12 win over Binghamton on Feb. 17, 2023. (Eric Robinson/The Diamondback)

Jaxon, Jaron Smith have a bond built on a love for wrestling and raw egg yolks

By Matthew Neus

Jaxon Smith hopes to build on breakout season and become Maryland wrestling’s star

By Michael Stamatos

​​Jaron Smith played a role in both of Maryland wrestling’s Big Ten wins — seven years apart

By Matthew Neus

BEST OF THE REST

Olympian, Maryland track coach Andrew Valmon hopes his runners reach same heights he did

By Michael Howes

​​Patricie Mackova found success and a new home with Maryland women’s golf

By Michael Howes

Oregon, Washington joining Big Ten: How it impacts each Maryland program

By Nicky Wolcott, Sam Jane, Matthew Neus, Eli Cohen and Tanner Malinowski

5 takeaways from every Maryland coach’s contract

By Olivia Janik

PHOTOS: Maryland football’s 2023 season in pictures

By Autumn Hengen, Rohan Pandit, Jordan Budney and Eric Robinson