Maryland men’s basketball defeats Georgia Tech in exhibition

Maryland men’s basketball opened its 2026-27 season with an 85-70 exhibition victory over Georgia Tech. Pharrel Payne led the Terrapins with a game-high 16 points.

The game featured debuts for 10 players. Freshman Kaden House provided a significant spark off the bench, scoring 14 points in 14 minutes and contributing to the team's 13 steals. While top recruit Baba Oladotun struggled with a 20% field goal percentage, his defensive length resulted in two steals.