No. 4-seed Maryland men’s basketball dropped its first Sweet 16 game since 2016, falling to No. 1-seed Florida, 87-71, Thursday night in San Francisco.
Here are three takeaways from the Terps’ season-ending loss.
A disappointing end to a memorable season
From the opening tip, Florida gained control of the game and never forfeited it. Walter Clayton Jr. hit two early threes to help the Gators secure an early lead, foreshadowing a challenging night to come for the Terps defensively.
While Clayton finished with just 13 points, six Gators scored double-digit points, including two players off the bench.