Maryland athletics hosts fall media day for university sports teams

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Maryland athletics hosts fall media day for university sports teams
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University of Maryland officials held a fall media day at Tyser Tower to discuss the upcoming athletic season. Coaches and student-athletes from the football, men’s soccer, women’s soccer, cross country, and wrestling teams addressed reporters. Head football coach Mike Locksley outlined goals for the team’s upcoming game, emphasizing execution and discipline, while quarterback Malik Washington noted a focus on finishing games. Elsewhere, the men’s soccer program climbed to the No. 2 national ranking following a victory over High Point. Big Ten weekly honors were awarded to soccer players Rodrigo Neri and Laurin Mack for their performances. Meanwhile, the volleyball team recently lost to Vanderbilt in straight sets.

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  • Maryland athletics held media day at Tyser Tower for five fall sports.
  • Football coach Mike Locksley and captains Malik Washington, Daniel Wingate, and Bryce McFerson spoke with media.
  • Men's soccer rose to No. 2 in the national rankings.
  • Rodrigo Neri and Laurin Mack earned Big Ten weekly honors for soccer.
  • Maryland volleyball lost in straight sets to Vanderbilt.
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