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Maryland Overwhelms Grand Canyon 81-49 to Advance in NCAA Tournament

The Terrapins dominated with standout performances from Julian Reese and Derik Queen, setting up a second-round matchup with Colorado State.

Maryland guard Rodney Rice (1) points to guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie (0) after making a basket against Grand Canyon during the first half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 21, 2025 in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Memphis guard PJ Carter, left, fouls Colorado State guard Nique Clifford (10) during the first half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 21, 2025 in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Grand Canyon forward Lok Wur goes to the basket against Maryland center Derik Queen (25), guard Rodney Rice (1) and guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie (0) during the first half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 21, 2025 in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Maryland forward Julian Reese shoots against Grand Canyon during the first half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 21, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Overview

  • Maryland secured a commanding 81-49 victory over Grand Canyon in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, led by Julian Reese's 18 points and nine rebounds.
  • Derik Queen made history as the first Maryland freshman since 2019 to record a double-double in the NCAA Tournament with 12 points and 15 rebounds.
  • The Terrapins broke their program record for three-pointers in a season, reaching 273 after a first-half shot by Selton Miguel.
  • Maryland's starters, nicknamed the 'Crab Five,' played a critical role, with additional contributions from DeShawn Harris-Smith, who scored 11 points off the bench after a nine-game scoreless streak.
  • Maryland will face Colorado State in the second round on Sunday, March 23, 2025, with hopes of reaching the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2016.