Maryland’s 22-26 (6-18 Big Ten) Big Ten frustrations grew over the weekend as Michigan 30-17 (15-9 Big Ten) rolled into College Park and handed the Terps a decisive three‑game sweep. What began as an opportunity for Maryland to reset its conference trajectory instead turned into another reminder of the gaps the Terps haven’t been able to close, from inconsistent pitching to stalled offense in key moments. With May approaching and the standings tightening, the sweep raises real questions about where Maryland goes from here in a conference race that isn’t slowing down.

Maryland dropped a tight opener to Michigan, falling 2–1 in a game defined by missed opportunities and one decisive swing.…