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No. 12 Gonzaga faces Maryland

The No. 12 Gonzaga Bulldogs take on the Maryland Terrapins at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Posts 20 in surprisingly-quick return Payne ended with 20 points (7-8 FG, 6-10 FT), eight rebounds and one block over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 74-67 win over UNLV.

Impact Just 10 days after Payne was stretchered off the court due to a brutal-looking lower-body injury, he was back in action for the Terps. His mere presence was impressive in its own right, but he then proceeded to post his third 20-point game and second-best rebounding effort of the season. He has another tough task Tuesday in the Players Era Festival, as Maryland is set for a late-night showing against a Gonzaga team that handily defeated a top-10 Alabama squad Monday night.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for Players Era Festival Payne (lower body) isn't listed on Maryland's availability report for Monday's game against UNLV.

Impact Payne endured a scary fall Nov. 15 against Marquette and had to be stretchered off the floor. Despite the optics of the injury, Payne will be back in action after merely a one-game absence. The star forward averaged 20.0 points and 8.0 rebounds in three full games before the Marquette game.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Maryland Terrapins and the UNLV Rebels play in Las Vegas, Nevada

The Maryland Terrapins play the UNLV Rebels at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Maryland faces UNLV

The Maryland Terrapins face the UNLV Rebels at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Not playing vs. Mount St. Mary's Payne (lower body) isn't available for Maryland against Mount St. Mary's on Wednesday, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Payne was stretchered off the court in Maryland's win over Marquette, and the big man will unsurprisingly miss the Terps' next game. The forward, who's averaging 18.3 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists this season, will get his next chance to play against UNLV or Gonzaga on Nov. 25.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Maryland to face Mount St. Mary's without star Pharrel Payne Deadspin | Maryland to face Mount St. Mary's without star Pharrel Payne

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

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

Maryland overcomes loss of Pharrel Payne in comeback win over Marquette | Sporting News Buzz Williams' homecoming a success in Maryland's win at Marquette.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Stretchered off court Payne was stretchered off the court Saturday against Marquette after sustaining an apparent lower body injury, Ashley Washburn of TMJ4 reports.

Impact Payne had his legs slip out from underneath him while coming down from a dunk and hit the hardwood awkwardly. The senior required a stretcher to exit the court. With the center out for at least the remainder of Saturday's contest, Elijah Saunders, Aleks Alston and Collin Metcalf could see more action.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Payne leads Maryland against Marquette after 22-point performance

Maryland visits the Marquette Golden Eagles after Pharrel Payne scored 22 points in Maryland's 84-64 victory over the Alcorn State Braves

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Payne leads Maryland against Marquette after 22-point outing

Maryland plays the Marquette Golden Eagles after Pharrel Payne scored 22 points in Maryland's 84-64 win over the Alcorn State Braves

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Big games early for Maryland Payne provided 22 points (8-10 FG, 6-8 FT) and seven rebounds over 30 minutes during Tuesday's 84-64 win over Alcorn State.

Impact The senior transfer from Texas A&M has established himself as the go-to option for a rebuilding Terps program, as he's leading the team in scoring (20.0 ppg) and rebounding (8.0 rpg) through three contests. He recorded a double-double in a loss to Georgetown last Friday and has 20-plus points in both matchups against mid-major opponents. Payne and the Terps get another resume-building opportunity this Saturday on the road against Marquette.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

Payne leads Maryland against Georgetown after 21-point outing

Maryland faces the Georgetown Hoyas after Pharrel Payne scored 21 points in Maryland's 83-61 victory over the Coppin State Eagles

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Payne leads Maryland against Georgetown after 21-point game

Maryland faces the Georgetown Hoyas after Pharrel Payne scored 21 points in Maryland's 83-61 win against the Coppin State Eagles

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Maryland defeats Coppin State in Buzz Williams' debut Pharrel Payne put up 21 points with six rebounds, freshman Darius Adams scored 10 of his 16 points at the foul line and Maryland tipped off...

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Leading scorer in win Payne finished Monday's 83-61 victory over Coppin State with 21 points (6-8 FG, 9-9 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal in 28 minutes.

Impact Payne was Maryland's top scorer in the onset of the Buzz Williams era in College Park. The Texas A&M transfer scored an efficient 21 points on eight shots, and was perfect from the charity stripe. With Payne and Elijah Saunders, the Terps' offense could run through the post more often than not this season, which would obviously bode well for Payne's production.

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

Starting after all Payne is starting for Maryland against Coppin State in the Terps' opener, per Gene Wang of The Washington Post.

Impact Payne was previously reported not to be a starter, but that was apparently due to a StatBroadcast error. Payne will in fact start at the five for Maryland in the Terps' opener and beginning of the Buzz Williams era.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting opener Payne isn't part of the starting lineup for Monday's game against Coppin State, Gene Wang of the Washington Post reports.

Impact Payne will come off the bench in his Terrapin debut, as the center followed head coach Buzz Williams from Texas A&M. Payne averaged 20.1 minutes per game a season ago and was initially viewed as the team's top center. However, they'll go small Monday, starting Elijah Saunders at the five-spot.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Transferring to Maryland Payne has committed to Maryland for the 2025-26 season, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Payne spent the 2024-25 season at Texas A&M, where he averaged 10.4 points and 5.1 rebounds on 20.1 minutes per game. He'll play for a third time in the last three seasons, though this time, this will be his final year of college eligibility.

APRIL 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leaving Aggies Payne is entering the transfer portal, Joe Tipton of On3.com reports.

Impact Payne will hit the portal again after joining the Aggies from Minnesota last offseason. The 6-foot-9 center saw another solid season even with a new team this past campaign, averaging 10.4 points and 5.1 rebounds on 20.1 minutes per game. He'll go portaling with one year of eligibility remaining.

APRIL 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Instant analysis on Texas A&M's season ending loss to Michigan in the NCAA Tournament Pharrel Payne's free throw with 13:17 gave the Aggies a ten point lead with just over 13 minutes to go in Texas A&M's game versus Michigan i...

MARCH 23, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Roddy Gayle's second-half surge leads Michigan past Texas A&M 91-79 in March Madness turnaround

Michigan is going back to the Sweet 16 a year after a 24-loss season, using Roddy Gayle’s surge to beat Texas A&M 91-79 in the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 23, 2025 • Associated Press

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