Maryland extends the contract of athletic director Damon Evans through June 2029

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland — The University of Maryland has extended the contract of athletic director Damon Evans through June 2029.

Evans took over as athletic director in 2018, and the Terrapins have since won three national titles — in men’s soccer, women’s lacrosse and men’s lacrosse. The football team has won three consecutive bowl games for the first time in program history.

“Maryland Athletics has enjoyed tremendous success under the leadership of Damon Evans,” Maryland President Darryll Pines said in a statement. “During a transformative time in the university landscape, Damon has proven to be an extremely effective leader in guiding our athletics department to championship heights both on and off the playing field. He has positioned our Terrapins for long-term success on the national stage.”

Evans hired Mike Locksley to coach the football team in 2018, and he remains at the helm. Evans also brought in Kevin Willard as the new coach of the men’s basketball team for the 2022-23 season.

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