In a season of frustrating losses and not-so-impressive wins, Maryland’s victory Saturday afternoon was both satisfying and worth celebrating.
While it came against another team that has unexpectedly struggled, Northwestern entered Xfinity Center fresh off a 61-52 win over No. 20 Michigan, its fourth in five games.
Neither the Terps nor Wildcats are currently in the NCAA tournament conversation, but both have the talent to upset those with bids locked up and others on the bubble at this year’s Big Ten tournament.
Northwestern had seemingly figured out how to win lately with a matchup zone — until Kevin Huerter and some of his teammates ripped it apart in the first half.