Maryland Terrapins vs. Washington Huskies: Game Recap
In a tightly contested college basketball matchup on Saturday, the Maryland Terrapins edged out the Washington Huskies with a final score of 64-60. Andre Mills emerged as the standout player, contributing significantly with 21 points despite shooting 7 for 18 from the floor. Mills, who had recently set a personal best of 39 points in a game against Northwestern, found his rhythm in crucial moments, netting 10 of Maryland’s last 13 points as the game drew to a close.
Team Performances
Maryland, which now holds a record of 11 wins and 16 losses with a 4-12 standing in the Big Ten, benefited from the strong performances of Solomon Washington and Elijah Saunders. Washington recorded a notable double-double with 11 points and 14 rebounds, while Saunders added 12 points and grabbed five rebounds. The Terrapins entered halftime ahead by two points, leading 34-32, after coming back from an eight-point deficit with a 9-0 run that started just past the midway point of the second half.
The final stretch saw Maryland assert control with a 13-6 scoring run, allowing them to maintain their narrow lead until the final buzzer. Analyzing the stats, Maryland demonstrated superior rebounding, finishing with a 36-23 advantage and a dominant 16-2 lead in points off second chances. While Washington shot a commendable 46% from the floor, they struggled to match Maryland’s prowess from beyond the three-point line, where the Terrapins managed to sink five more shots, achieving a shooting percentage of 43% from the arc.
Washington Huskies’ Performance
For the Huskies, who now stand at 13 wins and 14 losses with a 5-11 record in their conference, Zoom Diallo led the scoring with 19 points on 8 of 13 shooting, also providing five assists. Hannes Steinbach contributed with 14 points and Wesley Yates III chipped in another 12 points.
Looking Ahead
The teams now look ahead to their upcoming challenges: Washington will travel to New Jersey to take on Rutgers this Tuesday, while Maryland prepares to face No. 9 Nebraska on the road on Wednesday.
