Maryland Rallies Past Villanova to Win Empire Classic

Freshman Derik Queen led the Terrapins with 22 points, including decisive free throws in the final seconds of a 76-75 victory.

Maryland overcame a 14-point first-half deficit to defeat Villanova in a dramatic 76-75 win at the Empire Classic in Newark, New Jersey.
Freshman center Derik Queen scored 18 of his 22 points in the second half, including two clutch free throws with 19 seconds remaining to secure the victory.
Villanova's Eric Dixon posted a career-high 38 points, but his potential game-winning three-point attempt at the buzzer missed.
Maryland improved its shooting significantly in the second half, converting 50% of its field goals after struggling with turnovers and poor shooting in the first half.
The win marked Maryland coach Kevin Willard's return to the Prudential Center, where he previously coached Seton Hall for 12 seasons.