This is a Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a roundup of Terps-related news.
By Rachel Lawrence
Nicha Kanpai, a junior on the Maryland women’s golf team, tied for 27th at NCAA Regionals Wednesday at Birdwood Golf Course in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Competing as an individual, Kanpai finished with a score of 221, which was plus-8 strokes overall. She will finish her junior season with four top-10 finishes this year, including a first place overall finish at the Cougar Classic in South Carolina last fall.
Kanpai’s has now concluded her third appearance in NCAA Regionals. Last year, she tied for 24th with the same score of 221, which was +5.
After winning a US Open Qualifying in Springfield, Virginia, Kanpai qualified for the US Women’s Open presented by Ally, which will take place at the Erin Hills Golf Course in Erin, Wisconsin from May 29 to June 1.
In other news
Maryland baseball defeated James Madison in extra innings Wednesday, 6-4. Tahlia Williams recapped the action.
Former Maryland men’s basketball player Derik Queen has been invited to participate at the NBA Draft Combine, which begins May 13 in Chicago.
Up next for DQ! pic.twitter.com/ZwdqXyA6dl
— Maryland Men’s Basketball (@TerrapinHoops) May 6, 2025