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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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