Elijah Saunders - College Basketball News & Rumors

Tilly, Thornton, combine for 36 as Ohio State rolls 82-62 past Maryland

Christoph Tilly and Bruce Thornton combined for 36 points as Ohio State beat Maryland 82-62

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Fouls out in 13 minutes Saunders notched zero points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt) in 13 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 93-63 loss to Purdue.

Impact Saunders' game against Purdue has to be one of the more puzzling stat lines of the 2025-26 season. The senior forward provided zero production in any category, missed all three of his shots, turned the ball over once, and committed five fouls in just 13 minutes of game-time to foul out for the third time this season. Saunders has been streaky all year, but games like these are a big reason to avoid the forward for fantasy purposes if at all possible.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kaufman-Renn leads No. 12 Purdue against Maryland after 23-point game

No. 12 Purdue visits the Maryland Terrapins after Trey Kaufman-Renn scored 23 points in the Boilermakers' 72-67 loss to the Indiana Hoosiers

JANUARY 31 • Associated Press

No. 10 Michigan State routs Maryland 91-48 for 6th straight win and 10th in 11 games

Jeremy Fears had 17 points and a career-high 17 assists and Coen Carr scored 14 points while adding to his highlight reel of dunks, leading No. 10 Michigan State to a 91-48 win ove...

JANUARY 24 • Associated Press

Coit ties program record with 9 3s, scores 43; Maryland beats Penn State 96-73

David Coit tied the program’s single-game record for made 3-pointers and scored a career-high 43 points to help Maryland beat Penn State 96-73 for the Terrapins’ first Big Ten Conf...

JANUARY 18 • Associated Press

Falls back down to earth in loss Saunders finished Tuesday's 88-71 loss to USC with six points (2-3 FG, 2-3 3Pt), one rebound and one assist over 39 minutes.

Impact Saunders has been wildly inconsistent this season, and nothing illustrates that better than him scoring a season-high 17 points on 13 shots in the Terps' last game, only to come back and attempt just three shots from the field in the next game. Saunders inconsistency is alarming and Maryland has been awful this season -- fantasy managers should likely keep their distance at this point.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Trent Perry, Eric Dailey Jr. lead UCLA to 67-55 victory over Maryland

Trent Perry had 16 points, Eric Dailey Jr. scored 15 and UCLA cruised to a 67-55 victory over Maryland

JANUARY 11 • Associated Press

Wilkerson scores 24 points, Indiana rolls past Maryland 84-66

Lamar Wilkerson scored 24 points, including all 16 of Indiana’s points in a key second half run, and the Hoosiers defeated Maryland 84-66 for their fourth straight win

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

Nate Bittle, Takai Simpkins Combine for 32 Points in Oregon's Win vs. Maryland

The Ducks shot nearly 50% from the floor to earn a conference win over the Terps on Friday night.

JANUARY 3 • FOX SPORTS

Nate Bittle, Takai Simpkins Combine for 32 Points in Oregon's Win vs. Maryland

Yaxel Lendeborg's Big Game Helps No. 2 Michigan Stay Unbeaten In Win vs. Maryland

Yaxel Lendeborg had 29 points, and No. 2 Michigan rallied from a nine-point deficit Saturday night to defeat Maryland.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Yaxel Lendeborg's Big Game Helps No. 2 Michigan Stay Unbeaten In Win vs. Maryland

Three triples in easy win Saunders amassed nine points (3-7 FG, 3-6 3Pt), five rebounds and one assist across 23 minutes during Tuesday's 89-63 win over Wagner.

Impact Saunders scored in single digits for the fourth straight game, but he did bury three triples and pull down five rebounds as Maryland rolled over Wagner. The senior forward's scoring efficiency has taken a hit since he transferred from Virginia, but he remains a key piece of this Terps' frontcourt.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Coit scores career-high 41, sends game to overtime in Maryland's 95-90 win over Mount St. Mary's

David Coit scored a career-high 41 points and made a game-tying 3-pointer at the end of regulation to lead Maryland to a 95-90 victory over Mount St. Mary’s and avoid an upset on W...

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Coit paces Maryland but Terps lose Payne in 89-82 win over Marquette

David Coit scored 19 points and Maryland beat Marquette 89-82

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Payne scores 22 points, Maryland pulls away early to beat Alcorn State 84-64

Pharrel Payne scores 22 points to lead Maryland to an 84-64 victory over Alcorn State on Tuesday night

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Active in season-opening win Saunders notched 14 points (6-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal over 27 minutes during Monday's 83-61 victory over Coppin State.

Impact Saunders paired with Pharrel Payne in the Terps' front court to lead the scoring barrage in the opening night victory. Those two look primed to lead this Maryland offense in 2025-2026, with Payne doing most of his work in the low post while the 6-foot-8 Saunders can be more of a stretch forward option who can make shots from distance.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Payne, Adams lead all-new Maryland squad past Coppin State 83-61 in season opener

Pharrel Payne scored 21 points and Darius Adams scored 16 points and Maryland beat Coppin State 83-61 in a season-opening contest for both teams

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Three Maryland Men's Hoops Commits Explain Why They Chose To Play For Buzz Williams - PressBox Incoming Maryland men's basketball transfers Isaiah Watts, Myles Rice and Elijah Saunders talked with PressBox about what drew them to Maryl...

APRIL 28, 2025 • PRESSBOXONLINE.COM

Joining Maryland Saunders has committed to Maryland, Barkley Traux of On3.com reports.

Impact Saunders will join the Terrapins ahead of the 2025 campaign, his third collegiate program in four years. The 6-foot-8 forward started 26 games with Virginia last season, averaging 10.4 points and five rebounds over 26.8 minutes, after spending his previous two years at San Diego State.

APRIL 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Purdue pursuing Virginia transfer Elijah Saunders Purdue expressing interest in Virginia transfer Elijah Saunders, a 6-foot-8 forward.

APRIL 9, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Former San Diego State forward Elijah Saunders enters transfer portal Elijah Saunders has entered the college basketball transfer portal for the second consecutive season

APRIL 4, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Puts name in portal Saunders will enter the transfer portal, per MAtt.

Impact Saunders transferred to Virginia after two years with San Diego State, and immediately got more involved to the tune of 26 starts and 26.8 minutes per-game. He also averaged a career high 10.0 points and 5.0 rebounds. Still, the 6-foot-8 forward will seek a new home for his senior season after proving to be a capable ACC-level starter.

APRIL 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ames, Rohde carry Virginia past Florida State in frantic fashion for a 60-57 win

Dai Dai Ames scored 18 points and Virginia scrambled at the end to beat Florida State 60-57

MARCH 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Set to return off bench Saunders (foot) appears set to return for Virginia, but will come off the bench, Preston Willett of The Sabre reports.

Impact Saunders has missed the last three games for Virginia, but he appears slated to return against Georgia Tech. Still, he isn't listed in the starting five, meaning he's going to come off the bench Saturday. Saunders averages 11.8 points and 5.5 rebounds.

FEBRUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing vs. Pitt Saunders (foot) isn't available for Virginia against Pittsburgh on Monday night.

Impact The starting forward will now miss his third straight game. He remains a significant loss for the Cavaliers, as Saunders averages 11.8 points and 5.5 rebounds. His next chance to play will come against Georgia Tech on Feb. 8.

FEBRUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful to play Monday Saunders is doubtful to play in Monday's matchup versus Pittsburgh, per Jacquie Franciulli of 247Sports.com.

Impact Saunders didn't play in Virginia's loss Saturday versus Virginia Tech and is now in danger of missing yet another game. If he ends up being unable to play again, Jacob Cofie should get the start in his place.

FEBRUARY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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