The WNBA preseason may have just tipped off, but former Maryland women's basketball star Alyssa Thomas is already playing like it's midseason. In a thrilling exhibition game Wednesday, Thomas and the Phoenix Mercury took on the Japanese national team—yes, the actual national squad—and delivered a commanding 86-60 victory in front of over 7,000 fans.

Thomas put on a masterclass in all-around play, finishing with eight points, six rebounds, and an eye-popping nine assists in just 26 minutes. Her court vision was on full display, especially in the first half where she racked up eight points, five boards, and seven assists. The WNBA's single-season triple-double record holder looks poised to challenge her own mark as she heads into her 13th professional season.

But the Terps' sports scene is buzzing beyond the hardwood. Maryland tennis is heading to the NCAA Tournament, with a first-round matchup against South Carolina set for Friday in Chapel Hill. Meanwhile, Maryland women's basketball is building for the future, boasting the seventh-best freshman class in the country coming to College Park. And on the gridiron, Maryland football has extended an offer to four-star class of 2028 athlete Jakye Beard, signaling a bright future for the Terps.