Holding the highly-coveted fourth spot in the Big Ten standings, No. 13 Maryland men’s basketball traveled to No. 17 Michigan with serious postseason implications in play.
The Terps’ 11-point halftime lead was cut to two late in the second half, but they did not shrink in front of a loud, hostile crowd. Maryland defended with discipline and nailed crucial free throws down the stretch to secure a 71-65 win Wednesday at Crisler Center.
A win Saturday over Northwestern would secure a top-four seed and double bye in the Big Ten Tournament for Maryland. Wednesday’s win also eliminated Michigan from the possibility of earning a share of the Big Ten regular season title.