College Park, Md. (AP) — No. 13 Maryland secured a 74-61 victory over Northwestern, with Julian Reese delivering a standout performance of 19 points and 11 rebounds in his home finale. The Terrapins overcame a sluggish offensive start to win for the seventh time in eight games. Ja’Kobi Gillespie contributed 17 points, while Derik Queen posted a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. This win marked Maryland’s redemption from a three-game losing streak against Northwestern this season. Nick Martinell scored 28 points for Northwestern, but the Wildcats struggled from 3-point range, going 4 for 19.
Maryland’s key moment came with a 14-4 run that gave them a decisive lead, powered by strong offensive rebounding and second-chance points. Looking ahead, Maryland will be aiming for a high seed in the Big Ten Tournament, while Northwestern’s exact seeding remains uncertain pending upcoming results. The Terrapins have shown significant improvement since their earlier loss to Northwestern, boasting an impressive 11-2 record since then.
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