In case you’re just now finding out, Maryland basketball is advancing in the NCAA Tournament. The No. 6-seed Terps avoided an upset against Belmont, prevailing in the final minute for a 79-77 win.
Maryland is one of eight Big Ten teams in the big dance, the most of any conference. And so far, the league is off to a perfect start.
Michigan State did have some trouble with No. 15-seed Bradley, trailing with as few as 7:04 left, but Tom Izzo’s No. 2-seed Spartans pulled away late and avoided another first-round upset. They’ll face No.