# Maryland Terrapins basketball exhibition games

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/maryland-terrapins-basketball-exhibition-games
> Updated: 2026-10-23T16:31:43.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The Maryland Terrapins basketball programs began their preseason activities with exhibition victories. The men’s team defeated Georgia Tech 85-70, led by Pharrel Payne’s 16 points and a strong bench performance from freshman Kaden House.

In women’s basketball, the No. 20 ranked Terrapins secured a 72-68 win against No. 12 North Carolina. Despite a 29-point performance from North Carolina freshman Kate Harpring, Maryland’s Nyla Brooks helped lead the Terrapins to victory. Coach Brenda Frese used the contest to evaluate roster depth and bench performance ahead of the official season opener.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: Maryland women's basketball defeats North Carolina in exhibition

No. 20 Maryland beat No. 12 North Carolina 72-68 in a women's basketball exhibition, despite a 29-point performance from UNC freshman Kate Harpring.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/unc-womens-basketball-to-face-maryland-in-preseason-exhibition

### 2026-10-11: Maryland men’s basketball defeats Georgia Tech in exhibition

Maryland men’s basketball defeated Georgia Tech 85-70 in an exhibition game, led by Pharrel Payne’s 16 points and a strong performance from freshman Kaden House.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maryland-mens-basketball-defeats-georgia-tech-in-exhibition

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