Local college sports and general assignment reporter

Edward Lee

Edward Lee covers college sports and general assignment interests for The Baltimore Sun with a particular emphasis on the University of Maryland football team in the fall, the Terps basketball program in the winter, and college lacrosse in the spring. Since joining The Sun in 1995, he has supported coverage of the Baltimore Ravens, the team now known as the Washington Commanders and high school sports. Edward grew up in New Jersey and graduated from the University of Maryland. Email him at eklee@baltsun.com.

Terps guard Isaiah Watts steals the ball from Alcorn State guard Davian Williams during the first half of Maryland's 20-point win. The Terps finished the game with 21 forced turnovers. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

Maryland men’s basketball tramples Alcorn State, 84-64

November 11, 2025 at 10:15 p.m.

Maryland men's basketball took out its frustrations from Friday’s 10-point loss to Georgetown on a winless Alcorn State team.

Rutgers quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis throws a touchdown pass against Maryland on Saturday in Piscataway, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Maryland football’s slide continues with 35-20 loss to Rutgers | TAKEAWAYS

November 8, 2025 at 7:14 p.m.

Poor defense, crucial penalties and shaky punting sent Maryland to its fifth loss in a row despite Malik Washington's big day on the ground.

From left Maryland’s Darius Adams is guarded by Georgetown’s KJ Lewis during Friday's game in College Park. (Kim Hairston/Staff)

Maryland men’s basketball stumbles in 70-60 loss to rival Georgetown

November 7, 2025 at 9:58 p.m.

Georgetown scored the game’s first 11 points and led wire-to-wire to claim its first win over rival Maryland since 2008.

"I would have probably chanted it, too, if I had a few beers and we played the way we played," Maryland coach Michael Locksley said of the chants calling for him to be fired in Saturday's blowout loss to No. 2 Indiana. (AP Photo/Mike Buscher)

Maryland football fighting fan apathy: ‘They want a signature win’

November 6, 2025 at 6:52 p.m.

If the losing streak has driven away fans, Michael Locksley and his players believe they’re close to winning them back by, well, winning.

Sammy White has traded her lacrosse stick for a basketball. The Timonium resident and Dulaney graduate is using her fifth year of eligibility to suit up for Northwestern, where she was a four-year starting defender and helped the Wildcats capture their eighth NCAA title in 2023. Northwestern women’s basketball coach Joe McKeown said White fared well during summer workouts and should be ready to contribute this winter. (Ryan Kuttler/Northwestern Athletics)

Ex-Dulaney star Sammy White trades lacrosse for basketball at Northwestern

November 4, 2025 at 11:27 a.m.

After contributing to Northwestern’s women's lacrosse title in 2023, Sammy White will try her hand at Big Ten basketball.

Towson Dylan Williamson, shown this past season, helped the Tigers beat Loyola, 67-56, in their season opener. (Courtesy of Towson Athletics)

Star duo propels Towson men’s basketball to 67-56 win vs. Loyola Maryland

November 4, 2025 at 11:07 a.m.

Tyler Tejada and Dylan Williamson pushed Towson men's basketball to a season-opening win over Loyola.

Terps forward Elijah Saunders makes a 3-pointer in an 83-61 win over Coppin State on Monday. Saunders, a Virginia transfer, was one of five Maryland players to score more than 10 points in the win, finishing with 14. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

Maryland’s new-look men’s basketball team races past Coppin State, 83-61

November 4, 2025 at 10:42 a.m.

Maryland men's basketball is 1-0 under new coach Buzz Williams, as the Terps beat Coppin State by 22 points in their season opener.

Terps guard Kaylene Smikle, shown during her team's media day, is expected to be one of the best college basketball players in the state this season. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

Baltimore-area 2025-26 women’s college basketball preview

November 3, 2025 at 7:00 a.m.

Here's what you need to know ahead of the 2025-26 college women’s basketball season in Maryland.

Terps freshman guard Darius Adams shoots around with teammates before taking team photo on media day at Xfinity Center. Maryland has low expectations in 2025-26 because of significant offseason roster turnover. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

Baltimore-area 2025-26 men’s college basketball preview

November 3, 2025 at 6:30 a.m.

What you need to know ahead of the 2025-26 men’s college basketball season in Maryland.

Reagan Mallia is playing soccer at Loyola Maryland for her father, coach Joe Mallia. She originally elected to play at West Virginia, but the Severna Park resident and Spalding graduate was limited by injuries and decided to come back to play for her father at Loyola. (Lloyd Fox/Staff)

Father and daughter reunite with Loyola Maryland women’s soccer

November 1, 2025 at 7:00 a.m.

After stops at West Virginia and Lipscomb, Reagan Mallia is a starting midfielder for Loyola Maryland, which is coached by her father Joe.