MM 5.1: Maryland tennis makes return to NCAA Tournament Friday
TL;DR
Maryland tennis returns to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 15 years, facing South Carolina on Friday at 1 p.m. The team ranks 33rd, marking their highest position since 2023.
Key points
- Maryland tennis returns to NCAA Tournament after 15 years
- Terps ranked 33rd in team rankings
- First match against South Carolina on Friday at 1 p.m.
ITA Rankings Before the Tournament! 🔼
The Terps move up to the 33 spot on the team rankings, the highest since 2023! 🐢 🎾
Oli, G, and DC all keep appearances on the individual awards! 🔥#terptennis#coMpetepic.twitter.com/NvTwZhFZxq
— Maryland Tennis (@TerpTennis) April 30, 2026 The Terps will play their first match of the NCAA tournament against South Carolina at 1 p.m. Friday. The matches will be available to watch here. IT ALL LEADS TO THIS! 🐢🎾#terptennis#coMpetepic.twitter.com/vIOvmupTu3
— Maryland Tennis (@TerpTennis) May 1, 2026
In other news
No. 3-seed Maryland men’s lacrosse faltered against No. 2-seed Penn State in the Big Ten semifinals, losing 8-6 in a serious blow to their NCAA tournament aspirations. Dylan Schmidt had the story. Dylan Schmidt also wrote about the Terps’ tournament chances going forward. A six-loss team hasn’t made the NCAA tournament since 2019. Maryland men’s golf is set to begin play in the Big Ten championships.
Teeing off in the Big Ten Championships today! 🐢
— Maryland Men's Golf (@TerpsMGolf) May 1, 2026 Maryland men’s basketball is on the hunt for four-star class of 2027 point guard Tyrone Jamison Jr. 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦: LSU, Maryland, and Oklahoma State were in to see top 50 national 2027 recruit Tyrone Jamison Jr. yesterday, a source tells @247Sports.
Each program is included in Jamison's top ten list he announced in January.
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— Brandon Jenkins (@BJenkins247) May 1, 2026 Maryland quarterback Malik Washington led Divison I football in passes dropped by his targets by a wide margin. Maryland's Malik Washington lapped the field in this department last year. pic.twitter.com/drODx6vZjE
— Tom Fornelli (@TomFornelli) April 30, 2026 Former Maryland men’s basketball strength and conditioning coach Steve Gephardt has signed with Georgia Tech. Excited to welcome our new director of strength and conditioning to The Flats! #StingEm
— Georgia Tech Men’s Basketball (@GTMBB) April 30, 2026 Maryland football extended an offer to four-star class of 2027 cornerback Kameron Roberson. #AGTG After a conversation with @ZSpavital I am extremely blessed to receive an offer from @TerpsFootball ‼️
🐢@CoachOFagan@coachbrown\_D@CoachWilson26@samspiegs@247Hudson@Bdrumm\_Rivals@SWiltfong\_@247Sports@Rivals@On3pic.twitter.com/ID5w3eKwgO
— Kameron Roberson (@kamroberson30) May 1, 2026 The Terps also extended an offer to four-star class of 2028 defensive back Xavier Bowman. After a great conversation with @Coach\_Merci, I am blessed to receive an offer from @TerpsFootball@KCIrishFootball@Coach\Shad\@beyond\_grind@PennySmith\_@TomLoy247@CharlesPower@ChadSimmons\_@SWiltfong\_@samspiegs@CSmithScout@shaynep\_media@adamgorney@24k7v7pic.twitter.com/V47OsHcClU
— 4⭐️DB Xavier Bowman (@xavier\_bowman09) May 1, 2026
Q&A
When does Maryland tennis play South Carolina in the NCAA Tournament?
Maryland tennis plays South Carolina on Friday at 1 p.m.
How long has it been since Maryland tennis last participated in the NCAA Tournament?
It has been 15 years since Maryland tennis last participated in the NCAA Tournament.
What is Maryland tennis's current ranking before the NCAA Tournament?
Maryland tennis is currently ranked 33rd, their highest ranking since 2023.
