With its leading scorer back in action and the country’s top-ranked men’s basketball team visiting Xfinity Center, Maryland was dreaming big heading into its showdown with Purdue on Tuesday night. But the Terrapins never came close to an upset bid, with another bout of woeful three-point shooting contributing to a 67-53 loss.
Not even the return of dynamic point guard Jahmir Young could prevent the onslaught by the Boilermakers, who behind 7-foot-4 center Zach Edey dealt Maryland (9-5, 1-2 Big Ten) its first loss in College Park in 20 games and ended its five-game winning streak overall.
Young finished with a game-high 26 points on 12-for-23 shooting after sitting out one game last week and missing extended practice time because of flu-like symptoms.