Melo Trimble was back from Australia, wearing his Maryland jersey. So were some of the program’s other most luminous stars, including Joe Smith, as well as Hall of Fame coach Gary Williams, who were in town for the program’s 100-year celebration.
Too bad for the No. 17 Terps that No. 9 Michigan was also at Xfinity Center on Sunday.
Despite playing without senior wing Charles Matthews, the Wolverines beat Maryland, 69-62, disappointing the second sellout crowd of the season and handing the Terps their first Big Ten home loss of the season.
Freshman guard Iggy Brazdeikas led Michigan (26-4, 15-4) with 21 points.