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No. 13 Maryland defeated No. 17 Michigan 71-65 on Wednesday night, propelled by Derik Queen’s 17 points and 12 rebounds, which secured at least a share of the Big Ten title for No. 8 Michigan State.
The Terrapins (23-7, 13-6) have been on a strong run, winning six of their last seven games, with their only loss coming to Michigan State on a buzzer-beater. Meanwhile, the Wolverines (22-8, 14-5) have stumbled, losing two straight and three of their last four at home, which dropped them out of first place in the Big Ten standings.
Michigan State now holds a 1 1/2-game lead with two regular-season games remaining. The Spartans, who are 15-3 in conference play, will visit Iowa Thursday night before facing Michigan in a home game on Sunday.
Maryland dominated in the first half, limiting Michigan to a season-low 22 points and building an 11-point lead by halftime. The Wolverines struggled with nine turnovers in the second half, which hurt their chances to mount a comeback.
Rodney Rice added 19 points, and Selton Miguel contributed 17 points for Maryland. On Michigan’s side, Vladislav Goldin and Danny Wolf each scored 20 points, while Tre Donaldson had 10 points and six assists.
Key Takeaways
Maryland: Under Kevin Willard, the Terrapins are peaking at the right time, winning 10 of their last 11 games and improving their seeding for both the Big Ten and NCAA Tournaments.
Michigan: A loss meant the Wolverines could no longer guarantee a share of the Big Ten title, leaving them with the crucial task of facing Michigan State on Sunday.
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Key Moment
With 5:48 remaining, Wolf missed two crucial free throws that would have cut Michigan’s deficit to just two points, which could have changed the game’s momentum.
