Maryland Defeats No. 17 Wisconsin 76-68 to Extend Winning Streak
The Terrapins' strong three-point shooting and key second-half run secured their fourth consecutive victory and strengthened their NCAA Tournament resume.
- Maryland hit 12 of 24 three-point attempts, marking the third time in four games they made double-digit threes, with Selton Miguel, Rodney Rice, and Ja'Kobi Gillespie leading the long-range effort.
- A pivotal 14-2 second-half run, fueled by four consecutive three-pointers, turned a five-point deficit into a commanding lead Maryland never relinquished.
- Rodney Rice and Ja'Kobi Gillespie each scored 16 points, while Derik Queen added a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds to lead a balanced Maryland offense.
- Wisconsin's John Tonje scored a game-high 23 points, but the Badgers struggled offensively, shooting just 37% from the field and 33% from three-point range.
- The victory improves Maryland's record to 17-5 (7-4 Big Ten), positioning them well for a potential AP Top 25 ranking and bolstering their NCAA Tournament seeding prospects.