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Towson University will host George Mason University on Dec. 19 at CFG Bank Arena, marking the second straight year of the Battle in Baltimore. Meanwhile, Maryland will play South Carolina for the first time since 2005, reviving a rivalry that dates back to the 1920s.
The Terps will face the Gamecocks on Dec. 19 at CFG Bank Arena, marking the first meeting in Baltimore and kicking off a season of historic rematches and anniversary tributes.
Maryland’s men’s basketball team will host South Carolina at CFG Bank Arena, renewing a rivalry that dates back to the 1920s and kicking off a season of milestone celebrations.
Former NBA player Michael Redd, a Columbus native and Naismith Hall of Famer, will serve as honorary chairman of the 2026 U.S. Senior Open at Scioto Country Club, sharing how the sport transformed from a curiosity to a weekly ritual.
From Kobe Bryant’s decision to skip Duke for the NBA to Kevin Garnett’s groundbreaking jump straight from high school, the 1990s saw a wave of top prospects bypass college. Their choices sparked a cultural shift, prompted a league‑wide rule change, and left a legacy that still influences the sport today.
The Loggers finished third in the Northwest Conference and will open the tournament against top‑seeded Whitworth, aiming for an automatic NCAA championship bid.