Maryland Dominates No. 17 Illinois for First Road Win of the Season

Led by Julian Reese and Derik Queen, Maryland secured a decisive 91-70 victory over Illinois, exploiting the Illini's short-handed roster.

Senior Julian Reese posted a career-high 27 points and 17 rebounds, while freshman Derik Queen added 25 points and six rebounds for Maryland.
The Terrapins outscored Illinois 62-34 in the paint, capitalizing on the absence of Illinois' 7-foot-1 center Tomislav Ivisic, who was sidelined with strep throat.
Maryland converted 16 Illinois turnovers into 27 points, showcasing their ability to capitalize on defensive opportunities.
The win marked Maryland's first road victory of the season and their fourth win in the last five games, improving their record to 15-5 overall and 5-4 in the Big Ten.
Illinois, now 13-6 and 5-4 in the Big Ten, suffered their third loss in four games and their first back-to-back defeats in two seasons.