Derik Queen Shines in Maryland's Season-Opening Victory

Freshman center Derik Queen's impressive debut leads Maryland to a decisive win over Manhattan.

Derik Queen, a 6-foot-10 freshman, scored 22 points and grabbed 20 rebounds in Maryland's 79-49 win against Manhattan.
Queen's performance marked the first 20-20 game by a Maryland player since 1995 and the first by a Division I freshman since 2022.
Coach Kevin Willard praised Queen's consistent practice performance and noted his significant weight loss since joining the team.
Maryland extended their home opener winning streak to 48 games, maintaining a record that dates back to 1976.
The team, featuring several new transfers, overcame a slow start to dominate the second half and secure the victory.