COLLEGE PARK, Md. - The Maryland men’s and women’s basketball programs will host the 2016 edition of Maryland Madness Friday, October 14 at 8 p.m. in XFINITY Center.
The Maryland men’s team is coming off its first Sweet Sixteen appearance since 2003 while the women’s squad captured a second-straight Big Ten title a year ago.
Maryland Madness will be the first chance for fans to get a glimpse of the 2016-17 Maryland men’s and women’s basketball teams. The Terrapin men and women will also be unveiling new 2016-17 Under Armour uniforms. In addition, the Maryland volleyball team will host Big Ten foe Iowa on XFINITY Center’s main court at 6 p.m.
Admission to the evening’s activities is free (no ticket required) and seating is first-come, first-serve.
The idea of Maryland Madness, which is celebrated in some fashion by teams all across the country, actually originated on the campus of the University of Maryland. Then-Maryland men’s basketball coach Lefty Driesell invited fans to an open practice on Oct. 15, 1971, to celebrate the beginning of the season, calling the event “Midnight Madness.”
Run of Show:
Doors Open, 5 p.m.
Volleyball: Iowa at Maryland, 6:00 p.m. - XFINITY Center Main Floor
Maryland Madness begins, 8:00 p.m.
Women’s Basketball team introductions, 8:10 p.m.
Men’s Basketball team introductions, 8:30 p.m
Fans are reminded that a new clear bag policy will be in effect for the upcoming2016-17 men's and women's basketball season at XFINITY Center. For more information on the Clear Bag Policy, click here.
The Maryland men’s team is coming off its first Sweet Sixteen appearance since 2003 while the women’s squad captured a second-straight Big Ten title a year ago.
Maryland Madness will be the first chance for fans to get a glimpse of the 2016-17 Maryland men’s and women’s basketball teams. The Terrapin men and women will also be unveiling new 2016-17 Under Armour uniforms. In addition, the Maryland volleyball team will host Big Ten foe Iowa on XFINITY Center’s main court at 6 p.m.
Admission to the evening’s activities is free (no ticket required) and seating is first-come, first-serve.
The idea of Maryland Madness, which is celebrated in some fashion by teams all across the country, actually originated on the campus of the University of Maryland. Then-Maryland men’s basketball coach Lefty Driesell invited fans to an open practice on Oct. 15, 1971, to celebrate the beginning of the season, calling the event “Midnight Madness.”
Run of Show:
Doors Open, 5 p.m.
Volleyball: Iowa at Maryland, 6:00 p.m. - XFINITY Center Main Floor
Maryland Madness begins, 8:00 p.m.
Women’s Basketball team introductions, 8:10 p.m.
Men’s Basketball team introductions, 8:30 p.m
Fans are reminded that a new clear bag policy will be in effect for the upcoming2016-17 men's and women's basketball season at XFINITY Center. For more information on the Clear Bag Policy, click here.
