Without its top scorer in senior guard Eric Ayala, Maryland men’s basketball put up more than a solid fight against No. 3 Purdue, but ultimately fell 62-61 on the road on Sunday.
It came down to the last possession with Donta Scott, however, Purdue came up with the ball in the paint and the clock expired on the Terps’ upset hopes. With the loss, Maryland is now 11-14 and 3-11 in conference play as its losing skid extends to five.
“I thought we did some things well enough to give us a chance to win,” interim head coach Danny Manning said.