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 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.