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Maryland Advances to Sweet 16 on Derik Queen's Buzzer-Beater

Freshman Derik Queen's dramatic final shot secured a 72-71 victory over Colorado State, marking Maryland's first Sweet 16 appearance since 2016.

Maryland center Derik Queen, center, makes the game-winning basket against Colorado State guard Ethan Morton (25) and guard Jalen Lake, right, in the final seconds of the game in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
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Maryland center Derik Queen, second from right, is mobbed by teammates, including guard Selton Miguel, left, forward Julian Reese, guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie and guard Rodney Rice (1) after making the game-winning basket against Colorado State for a 72-71 win in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Overview

  • Maryland overcame a 12-point first-half deficit to defeat Colorado State in the NCAA Tournament's second round.
  • Derik Queen led Maryland with 17 points, including the game-winning shot, while Rodney Rice and Julian Reese contributed 16 and 15 points respectively.
  • Colorado State's Jalen Lake hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with six seconds left, but Queen responded with a buzzer-beating fadeaway over two defenders.
  • This victory exorcises Maryland's history of buzzer-beater losses this season, highlighting their resilience and growth.
  • Maryland's starters, nicknamed the 'Crab Five,' all scored in double figures as the team prepares to face No. 1 seed Florida in the Sweet 16.