No. 16 Maryland men’s basketball had the chance to defeat its highest-ranked opponent since it vanquished then-No. 3 Purdue at home on Feb. 16, 2023.
The Terps could not capitalize on the opportunity, though. After Ja’Kobi Gillespie missed a go-ahead 3-pointer, Tre Holloman heaved a half-court prayer, sinking it to give the Spartans a 58-55 victory. Maryland had previously won four straight games.
Here are three takeaways from the contest.
Not Maryland’s usual shooting performance
The Terps and the Spartans combined for just 44 points at the half. In some Big Ten games this season, Maryland has scored that many points on its own.