COLLEGE PARK, Md. (Interstat) — The Maryland Terrapins defeated the Washington Huskies 64-60 in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game Saturday at Xfinity Center. A crowd of 12,480 saw the Terrapins, led by Solomon Washington’s 11 points and 14 rebounds, hold off a late push. Maryland led 34-32 at halftime and maintained a narrow advantage throughout the second half. The Terrapins’ efficiency from three-point range, making 10 of 23 attempts, proved decisive against a Huskies team that shot just 5 of 22 from beyond the arc. Washington’s Zoom Diallo scored a game-high 19 points in the loss. Maryland improved to 10-16 overall, while Washington fell to 13-14. Both teams are members of the Big Ten Conference.

(Interstat) — In a gritty, low-scoring affair defined by defense and missed opportunities, the Maryland Terrapins edged the Washington Huskies 64-60 in a Big Ten Conference men’s basketball game Saturday afternoon at a sold-out Xfinity Center. A crowd of 12,480 watched as the Terrapins, despite significant offensive struggles, leaned on a dominant rebounding performance and clutch late plays to snap a two-game skid and improve to 10-16 overall. Washington, which entered as a 4.5-point favorite, fell to 13-14 with the loss, its second straight defeat. The game’s pivotal sequence, and its most important part, unfolded in the final minute with the score tied at 60. After Washington’s Quimari Peterson missed a potential go-ahead three-pointer, Maryland’s Andre Mills secured the defensive rebound with 37 seconds remaining. The Terrapins worked the clock down before Mills, closely guarded, drove the lane and converted a difficult layup with just four seconds on the clock, giving Maryland a 62-60 lead. The basket was assisted by Guillermo Del Pino Luque. Washington called a timeout to advance the ball, but its ensuing inbounds play was disrupted. Wesley Yates’s rushed three-point attempt from the wing was off the mark, and Mills again grabbed the rebound. He was immediately fouled and calmly sank both free throws with 0.4 seconds left to seal the four-point victory. The contest was an offensive struggle from the outset. Both teams combined to shoot under 42 percent from the field. Maryland’s saving grace was its three-point shooting and relentless work on the glass. The Terrapins connected on 10 of 23 attempts from beyond the arc, while Washington managed just 5 of 22. More critically, Maryland hammered the Huskies on the offensive boards, securing 13 rebounds to Washington’s 4, leading to multiple second-chance opportunities that proved decisive in a tight game. Solomon Washington was the top star for Maryland, delivering a powerful double-double with 11 points and 14 rebounds, including five offensive boards. His physical presence inside set the tone for Maryland’s rebounding advantage. Andre Mills led all scorers with 21 points, adding five assists and four rebounds. His final minute—comprising the decisive layup and two game-clinching free throws—capped his crucial performance. Elijah Saunders provided 12 points and five rebounds for the Terrapins. Washington was led by the dynamic play of guard Zoom Diallo, who finished with 19 points, five assists and four rebounds. Hannes Steinbach added 14 points, and Wesley Yates contributed 12. The Huskies were efficient from the free-throw line, making all seven of their attempts, but were ultimately undone by their cold perimeter shooting and inability to contain Maryland’s rebounding. The first half was a back-and-forth defensive battle. Washington jumped to an early 7-3 lead behind a Yates three-pointer and a Diallo layup, but Maryland responded with an 11-2 run, fueled by three-pointers from Guillermo Del Pino Luque and Isaiah Watts, to take a 14-9 advantage. The Huskies clawed back, and the half featured five ties and four lead changes. A late layup by Steinbach sent the teams to the locker rooms with Maryland holding a narrow 34-32 edge. The second half followed a similar pattern, with neither team able to build a lead larger than five points. Maryland’s largest lead of the half came at 47-42 following a Solomon Washington dunk with 12:49 remaining. Washington responded with a 7-0 run, capped by a Diallo three-pointer, to retake the lead at 49-47. The teams traded baskets and stops over the next ten minutes, setting the stage for the dramatic final minute. Statistically, the game was a study in contrasts. Maryland won despite shooting just 40.4 percent from the field, compared to Washington’s 46.2 percent. The Terrapins’ superior three-point shooting and a significant 13-4 edge in offensive rebounds created 11 more field goal attempts, offsetting their lower percentage. Both teams were careful with the ball, combining for only 12 turnovers. The victory provided a measure of relief for a Maryland team that had lost seven of its last ten games. For Washington, the loss represented a missed opportunity to move above .500 in conference play, as its shooting woes and rebounding deficiencies surfaced at a critical time. Maryland next travels to face Nebraska on Wednesday. Washington will look to regroup on the road at Rutgers on Tuesday.

Preview: Washington Huskies at Maryland Terrapins COLLEGE PARK, Md. (Interstat) — Two Big Ten men’s basketball teams seeking consistency will meet Saturday when the Washington Huskies visit the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center. The Huskies (13-13 overall) arrive after a 69-57 home victory over Minnesota on Feb. 14, which snapped a three-game skid. The Terrapins (9-16) are looking to rebound from a narrow 78-74 road loss at Northwestern on Wednesday. The matchup features two of the conference’s standout individual performers in Washington guard Hannes Steinbach and Maryland guard Andre Mills, setting the stage for a high-scoring duel. Steinbach has been the engine for Washington, averaging 21.0 points over his last seven games. He is coming off a 26-point, two-assist, two-block effort in 39 minutes against the Golden Gophers. The junior has logged at least 37 minutes in six of those seven contests, demonstrating his critical role. Mills counters with explosive scoring ability for Maryland. He erupted for a career-high 39 points on 14-of-22 shooting in the loss to Northwestern, single-handedly keeping the Terps competitive. That performance followed a 24-point outing in a win over Iowa on Feb. 11. His scoring output, however, has fluctuated, with three single-digit games in the last month. Both teams have struggled for traction in conference play. Washington’s win over Minnesota was just its fourth in its last ten games. Maryland has lost four of its last five, with the lone victory in that stretch being the 77-70 triumph over Iowa. The Huskies will rely on secondary scoring from guards Zoom Diallo and Quimari Peterson, who combined for 22 points in the last outing. Maryland will need more production beyond Mills; forward Solomon Washington (11 points, 4 assists vs. Northwestern) is a key contributor. Historically, this is a non-conference series turned conference matchup due to recent realignment. The game tips off at 4:30 p.m. EST Saturday as part of the Big Ten’s regular-season schedule. For Washington, this begins a two-game East Coast road trip before returning home to face Wisconsin. Maryland continues a challenging stretch, playing its second of three games in seven days.