Alex Prewitt / Washington Post Mar 8, 2014 Terps Insider: Maryland-Virginia pregame notes: Charles Mitchell has ‘paid his dues’
Maryland forward Charles Mitchell was back on the Comcast Center floor Saturday afternoon, just like he had been the day before. Any discipline stemming from his midgame tirade during Tuesday night’s game against Virginia Tech ended when Coach Mark Turgeon banished the sophomore into the locker room. Nothing more was needed. Read full article >>
CSN Washington Mar 8, 2014
Virginia Tech falls short in loss to Georgia Tech
Virginia Tech's struggles continued on Saturday, falling to Georgia Tech and dropping to 2-16 in ACC play.
Hokies Journal | Washington Post Mar 8, 2014
Carter leads Georgia Tech past Virginia Tech 62-51
ATLANTA — Robert Carter Jr. scored 16 points, Daniel Miller and Trae Golden added 14 points and Georgia Tech beat Virginia Tech 62-51 Saturday in the regular season finale for both teams. The Yellow Jackets (15-16, 6-12 Atlantic Coast Conference) have won two straight after ending a four-game skid with an upset victory at No. 7 Syracuse on Tuesday. Read full article >>
Alex Prewitt / Washington Post Mar 7, 2014 Terps Insider: Film review: High post the key for Terps zone offense
Few items of consequence could reasonably be extracted from a 17-point victory over the conference’s worst team, but here are some quick observations after reviewing the film from Maryland’s romp over Virginia Tech on Tuesday. Read full article >>
CSN Washington Mar 6, 2014
Charles Mitchell to play vs. UVa following incident vs. VT
After an incident on Tuesday against Virginia Tech, Maryland forward Charles Mitchell will practice with the team Friday and play Sunday vs. UVa. Details here.
Alex Prewitt / Washington Post Mar 6, 2014 Terps Insider: No further discipline for Terps forward Charles Mitchell
Maryland forward Charles Mitchell, whom Coach Mark Turgeon kicked out of Sunday’s game against Virginia Tech following an incident on the sidelines, will receive no further punishment and can play in Sunday’s regular-season finale. Read full article >>
CSN Washington Mar 6, 2014
Shaq Cleare seizes opportunity vs. Virginia Tech
Shaquille Cleare had scored two points total in the past seven games. He went back to basics and had six against Virginia Tech. More here.
Alex Prewitt / Hokies Journal | Washington Post Mar 5, 2014 Maryland 64, Virginia Tech 47: Terps turn it on in second half, roll past Hokies
The nightmare scenario was unfolding as the first half ticked away. The Maryland men’s basketball team was behind, at home before a record-low crowd once again growing restless, to the worst team in the ACC. The Terrapins needed a jolt. Read full article >>
CSN Washington Mar 4, 2014
Charles Mitchell status undetermined following incident Tuesday
Charles Mitchell's status against Virginia is undetermined, following an incident on Tuesday at Comcast Center, head coach Mark Turgeon said.
Hokies Journal | Washington Post Mar 4, 2014
Maryland defeats last-place Virginia Tech 64-47
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Jake Layman came off the bench to score 13 points, and Maryland buried last-place Virginia Tech under a barrage of 3-pointers in a 64-47 Atlantic Coast Conference victory Tuesday night. Read full article >>
Alex Prewitt / Washington Post Mar 4, 2014 Terps Insider: Terps forward Charles Mitchell leaves game after incident with coaches
Maryland sophomore forward Charles Mitchell was removed from Tuesday night’s game against Virginia Tech and sent to the locker room by Coach Mark Turgeon just before halftime. Mitchell was seen exchanging heated words with assistant Scott Spinelli before yanking his jersey off as he walked through the tunnel. He spent much of the second half in the locker room with special assistant Juan Dixon before returning to the bench, where he sat at the end, wearing warmups, for the rest of the game. Read full article >>
Alex Prewitt / Washington Post Mar 4, 2014 Terps Insider: Breaking down Maryland’s ACC tournament scenarios
With two games left in its final ACC regular reason, the conference tournament picture has begun to take shape for the Maryland men’s basketball team. At 7-9 in league play, a half-game behind North Carolina State in the win column and a full game behind Florida State, the Terrapins cannot finish higher than seventh. Even if the Wolfpack and Seminoles lose out, and even if Maryland beats Virginia Tech and Virginia over the next six days, Sunday’s double-overtime loss at Clemson all but locked the Terps into either the No. 7-No. 10 game or the No. 8-No. 9 game at next week’s ACC...
Alex Prewitt / Washington Post Mar 4, 2014 Terps Insider: Maryland basketball vs. Virginia Tech: Previewing the game
THE INFO Who: Maryland (15-14, 7-9 ACC) vs. Virginia Tech (9-19, 2-14 ACC) When: Tuesday, 8 p.m. Where: Comcast Center. TV: ACC Network (Tim Brant, play-by-play; Cory Alexander, analyst). DMV radio: 105.7 FM, 1300 AM, 980 AM. Coaches: Terps — Mark Turgeon (Third season, 57-42). Hokies James Johnson (Second season, 22-38). Kenpom rating: Maryland 52nd, Virginia Tech 182nd. RPI: Maryland 78th, Virginia Tech 223rd. Read full article >>
Alex Prewitt / Washington Post Mar 3, 2014 Maryland-Virginia Tech preview: Evan Smotrycz brings improved attitude to Terps
Mark Turgeon noticed how Evan Smotrycz’s shoulders slumped after a missed shot, the way his eyes rolled after he was called for a foul, the general sulkiness with which the junior forward carried himself at adverse moments. So after a recent practice, Turgeon offered some candid advice to the fourth-year transfer who is supposed to be a team leader. Read full article >>
Washington Post Mar 2, 2014
Maryland women vs. Virginia Tech: Alyssa Thomas scores 20 points on senior day in 87-48 rout
Roughly an hour and a half before tip-off on Sunday afternoon, fans began arriving on foot, in cars and by the busload at Comcast Center in anticipation of witnessing Alyssa Thomas perhaps make a run at becoming the all-time scoring leader in Maryland women’s basketball history. Read full article >>
