In a local blend of sports camaraderie, the Baltimore Orioles are set to start their season with a nod to collegiate basketball excellence. In an event reported by FOX Baltimore, the University of Maryland men's and women's basketball teams will take the spotlight before the first pitch is thrown at Camden Yards on March 31.
Accoladed for advancing to the Sweet 16, Derik Queen, Julian Reese, Allie Kubek, and Shyanne Sellers will represent the Terps, having their athletic prowess honored in front of the home crowd. Both Queen and Sellers are in for a double dunk of fanfare, slated for the inaugural splash as the guest splashers in the Orioles' Bird Bath Splash Zone. Set against the historic rivalry with the Boston Red Sox, the pre-game ceremonies will warm up the fans starting at 2:30 p.m., with the game's first pitch scheduled shortly after at 3:05 p.m.
As Derik Queen's late-game heroics propelled the men's team into the national spotlight, his buzzer-beater against Colorado State solidified not just a win but a statement. Speaking about that confidence-loaded shot, Queen's pride for his roots shone through: "I'm from Baltimore," he stated, as per WMAR2 News. While facing a formidable opponent in South Carolina, the women's team showcased grit and skill preceding their elimination.
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