Maryland (3-4, 0-0) vs. Delaware (1-6, 0-0)
Feb. 24, 2026
Bob "Turtle" Smith Stadium
4:00 PM
B1G+
COLLEGE PARK, MD -- The Maryland Terrapins (3-4) return home to play the Fightin' Blue Hens (1-6) in a one-game matchup on Feb. 24. The game was originally scheduled to be played at Delaware, but due to inclement weather, it has been moved to College Park. This will be the 47th time these two teams will meet with the Terps leading the series 29-16-1. The most recent matchup came in 2025 where the Terps won handily 10-2. First pitch is set for 4 p.m. and the game will be streamed on B1G+ and can be heard on Maryland Baseball Network. Admission is free for all fans.
where we are
- The Terps now sit at 3-4 after a weekend series against the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns.
- Ryan Costello tattooed the ball for a 425+ foot homer twice over his three home run weekend. He now sits at five home runs, 13 RBI and 24 bases on the season; he leads the team in all three categories. He ranks fourth in the nation in home runs while having the most home runs for a freshman in the country.
- Brayden Martin knocked his 10th and 11th hit of the season on Sunday as he became the first Terp to reach double digits hits this season.
- Logan Hastings opened the season with 10.1 no-hit innings and still holds a 0.00 ERA over 12.2 innings pitched.
dirty terps mash
- During his tenure as both an assistant and head coach, Matt Swope has helped elevate Maryland's offense to one of the best in the conference. Over the previous five seasons (2021-25), the Terps have ranked at the top of the Big Ten in nearly every major offensive category, including home runs (532), on-base percentage (.407), slugging percentage (.509), runs (2,299), RBI (2,141), walks (1,567), and grand slams (27).
- That success has translated nationally as well, as Maryland ranks among the top Power Four programs over that span, placing seventh in home runs, third in on-base percentage, fifth in slugging percentage, eighth in runs, eighth in RBI, seventh in walks, and sixth in grand slams.
Redshirt freshman
Ryan Costello rounding the bases after a home run (2/17 vs. Georgetown)
Baseball america top 25 recruiting class
- Head coach Matt Swope has assembled one of the nation's top freshman classes, earning a spot on Baseball America's Top 25 Recruiting Classes list.
- Swope, who has emphasized keeping top talent in-state, did exactly that with this freshman class, securing three of Maryland's top 13 players according to Perfect Game.
b1g players to watch
- Three Terps were featured on the Big Ten Players to Watch List: Ty Kanus, David Mendez and Lance Williams.
- Lance Willias featured on Friday night for his second start of the season. He notched five strikeouts in 4.2 innings of one-run ball. He now sits at a 1.86 ERA on the season.
- David Mendez thumped his first two home runs of the season while also picking up his first three bags of the season over the weekend. He is tied first in total runs on the team.
- Ty Kanus has three XBHs contributing to his seven total this season. His four-RBI performance against Georgetown on Feb. 17 is the Terps' season high for a single game.
Stanley Bobb Baseball Player Development Center
- On, Jan. 14, 2025, Maryland unveiled the new Stanley Bobb Baseball Performance Center. This will serve as the new indoor training facility for the Maryland Baseball program.
- This new state-of-the-art facility will allow baseball student-athletes the opportunity to train year round in a controlled environment, allowing them to continue to hone their skills regardless of the conditions.
- The 8,500 square foot facility will have defined spaces for both pitchers and hitters in a climate controlled environment. The facility features state-of-the-art technology.
- This project is one of the many as part of Maryland's Building Champions initiative, a campaign that enables investment in facility renovation and enhancement.
- The facility is named after the late Stanley Bobb, who pitched for the Terps from 1954-57. A member of the Greater Washington Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, Bobb was the starting pitcher in the dedication game at then-Shipley Field in 1954.
Last month, Maryland opened the Stanley Bobb Baseball Player Development Center. The 8,500 square foot facility will have defined spaces for both pitchers and hitters in a climate controlled environment. The facility features state-of-the-art technology and will allow baseball student athletes to train year-round regardless of the conditions
