Maryland Falls to No. 9 Oregon After Late Defensive Struggles

The Terps' 83-79 loss marks their third consecutive Big Ten defeat, highlighting second-half challenges and defensive lapses.

Maryland lost 83-79 to No. 9 Oregon, despite holding a halftime lead, marking their third straight conference loss this season.
The Terps struggled defensively in the second half, allowing Oregon to shoot 51.8% overall and make 12 three-pointers, six of which came after halftime.
Key Maryland players Rodney Rice, Derik Queen, and Ja’Kobi Gillespie combined for 52 points, but critical turnovers and missed rebounds in the final minutes hindered their efforts.
Freshman Derik Queen was assessed a technical foul in the game's closing seconds for calling a timeout Maryland did not have, sealing Oregon's victory.
Maryland now looks to regroup at home before hosting No. 15 UCLA on Friday, aiming to address defensive inconsistencies and second-half energy issues.