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Takeaways from Maryland men’s basketball’s loss at Michigan State

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Maryland men’s basketball Saturday squandered a massive opportunity to build its resume, falling to Michigan State, 63-54.

The Terps shot just above 30% from the field en route to scoring their lowest total in a month.

Here are some takeaways from the loss.

Maryland’s defense was elite; it’s offense was nonexistent

Maryland’s elite defense in the conference showed out against the Spartans. But so did its inefficient offense, which ranks second-worst in the conference.

Outside of Jahmir Young, who finished with 31 points on 9-of-22 shooting, the Terps couldn’t buy a shot, with all other players combining for just eight makes.