After an 8-0 start to the season, Maryland men’s basketball’s status as a contender in the conference is dwindling. The Terps have lost four straight against Power Five opponents. Maryland’s most recent defeat came in the form of a 35-point beatdown by Michigan on Sunday, the Terps’ largest loss since they joined the Big Ten.
Following the game, head coach Kevin Willard took full accountability, saying that loss was on him and he needs to be better at getting his team prepared. The Terps have to learn from their embarrassing loss to Michigan but also need to put it in the rearview mirror quickly as they head to Rutgers for another tough Big Ten matchup.