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Athletic Cuts: How We Got Here

The Diamondback writes a retrospective piece about the events and decisions that led to the possible athletic cuts at the University of Maryland.

President Wallace Loh announced in November that  to help balance the athletic department's budget.

For the ensuing months, student-athletes had more on their plates than academics and competing, .

“Raising money [has] definitely been a challenge because normally this time of year is dedicated to school and playing our best since we're in season,” Shelby Reyes told Patch in March. She is a co-captain for the women's water polo team, one of the vulnerable programs at the university. 

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“But the fact that it's for something that means so much to all of us makes the difference. We are more than just a team; we're a family," she wrote in an email.

Just how did the department find itself facing such a dire decision impacting its student-athletes? The Diamondback published a detailed look into the events leading to the looming cuts, including the department's growth in the 1990s, annual budget shortfalls and empty suites at Byrd Stadium. Get the full story on The Diamondback.

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The following list includes the teams that could be cut. Click on each link for a Patch story about each:

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