15 Things That Happen At All UMD Home Basketball Games | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Student Life

15 Things That Happen At All UMD Home Basketball Games

Fear The Turtle. Go Terps!

204
15 Things That Happen At All UMD Home Basketball Games
College Hoops Daily

Guess what Maryland? It's basketball season! We can once again go see our fellow Terps play at the Xfinity Center, show off their skills, and lead UMD into another great season. If you have ever been to a University of Maryland basketball game, then you know that they are a fun time. But, in case you don't know, here are 15 things that students do at all UMD basketball home games.

1. Going Early To Try And Get Giveaway Items

Like most college students, we are all pretty much broke. So, "free" is one of our favorite words. Not to mention, most of the giveaways items are pretty cool and you can never have too much Terp gear.

2. Court-side Seats And Enemy Sheets

Not only are student tickets free, but you also are able to get court-side seating! When you sit court-side, they usually also hand out "Know Your Enemy" sheets which contain all sorts of information about the opposing team.

3. Newspaper Time

When the opposing team comes onto the court, everyone who gets a newspaper at their seat opens up their newspaper to block their view of the other team. We only have time to see the best team and we all know that team is UMD.

4. Player Heads and Emoji Signs

Before the game, you are able to rent player head signs or emoji signs to hold up during the game. Whether you want to hold Melo's head or a thumbs up emoji, all you need to do is look for the guy handing out signs and give him your student ID to rent the sign for the night. Once you're done using it, you can return the sign and they will return your student ID.

5. Cheer As Loud As Possible

During all important plays of the opposing team, Xfinity Center becomes anything but quiet. All fans start yelling to try and distract the other team. We also cheer loudly after exciting plays for our own team. During basketball games, you need to make sure that you are LOUD.

6. *Clap*, Spirit Hands, "Swoosh"

Every time a fellow Terp basketball player attempts a free throw, the crowd claps when the ball is handed to him, raises their hands in the air as we wait for the player to shoot, and then shout "Swoosh!" if the player makes the shot.

7. Basketball Video and Maryland Flag

Sometime during the game, usually during a timeout, there will be a video played on the monitors in the Xfinity Center. It is a montage of inspirational basketball movie scenes. This video leads into the the descending of the Maryland flag from the student section. Everyone then starts jumping and clapping together. UMD definitely has school spirit and Maryland pride.

8. T-Shirt Toss

Oh the T-shirt toss... Will you ever actually catch and get a t-shirt? The world may never know.

9. Ref Frustration

Well all know that feeling when a ref makes a call that is totally not fair. Terp fans do not take these bad calls too lightly.

10. Anxiety Taking Over When The Score Is Too Close

Although you are only watching the game, you will start feeling nervous when the score is too close for comfort. However, this makes the game more exciting as you anticipate the Terps to take the lead.

11. Stand Up. Sit Down. Stand Up. Sit Down.

At basketball games, you are consistently standing up and sitting down because of the amount of timeouts that the game has. However, there is usually something going on during these breaks, like performances from the Maryland dance team or the Maryland cheerleaders.

12. Trying To Get On The Big Screen.

If you have ever been to a UMD basketball game, you know that you've tried to make it on the big screen. Who doesn't like to get their little moment of fame?

13. Excitement Over Terrapin Win

There's nothing like seeing UMD winning! The stadium goes wild.

14. Losing Your Voice

Trying to talk after a game is brutal. Most people cheer so loudly that they don't have a voice anymore after the game. Maryland fans are dedicated.

15. Joining Together To Sing The Alma Mater

After every game, everyone in Xfinity sings the university's alma mater. Once you're a Terp, you're always a Terp.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Entertainment

15 Times Michael Scott's Life Was Worse Than Your Life

Because have you ever had to endure grilling your foot on a George Foreman?

1515
Michael Scott
NBC

Most of the time, the world's (self-proclaimed) greatest boss is just that, the greatest. I mean, come on, he's Michael Freakin' Scott after all! But every once in a while, his life hits a bit of a speed bump. (or he actually hits Meredith...) So if you personally are struggling through a hard time, you know what they say: misery loves company! Here are 15 times Michael Scott's life was worse than your life:

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

12 Midnight NYE: Fun Ideas!

This isn't just for the single Pringles out there either, folks

16339
Friends celebrating the New Years!
StableDiffusion

When the clock strikes twelve midnight on New Year's Eve, do you ever find yourself lost regarding what to do during that big moment? It's a very important moment. It is the first moment of the New Year, doesn't it seem like you should be doing something grand, something meaningful, something spontaneous? Sure, many decide to spend the moment on the lips of another, but what good is that? Take a look at these other suggestions on how to ring in the New Year that are much more spectacular and exciting than a simple little kiss.

Keep Reading...Show less
piano
Digital Trends

I am very serious about the Christmas season. It's one of my favorite things, and I love it all from gift-giving to baking to the decorations, but I especially love Christmas music. Here are 11 songs you should consider adding to your Christmas playlists.

Keep Reading...Show less
campus
CampusExplorer

New year, new semester, not the same old thing. This semester will be a semester to redeem all the mistakes made in the previous five months.

1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

Let's face it, last semester you woke up with enough time to brush your teeth and get to class and even then you were about 10 minutes late and rollin' in with some pretty unfortunate bed head. This semester we will set our alarms, wake up with time to get ready, and get to class on time!

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

The 5 Painfully True Stages Of Camping Out At The Library

For those long nights that turn into mornings when the struggle is real.

3427
woman reading a book while sitting on black leather 3-seat couch
Photo by Seven Shooter on Unsplash

And so it begins.

1. Walk in motivated and ready to rock

Camping out at the library is not for the faint of heart. You need to go in as a warrior. You usually have brought supplies (laptop, chargers, and textbooks) and sustenance (water, snacks, and blanket/sweatpants) since the battle will be for an undetermined length of time. Perhaps it is one assignment or perhaps it's four. You are motivated and prepared; you don’t doubt the assignment(s) will take time, but you know it couldn’t be that long.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments