Maryland Terrapins Upset No. 10 Illinois Fighting Illini in Big Ten Showdown
Jahmir Young and Julian Reese lead Maryland to victory, while post-game altercation between Reese and Illinois assistant coach Tim Anderson raises eyebrows.
- Maryland Terrapins men's basketball team defeated the No. 10 Illinois Fighting Illini 76-67, with Jahmir Young scoring 28 points and Julian Reese adding 20 points and 11 rebounds.
- Maryland outscored Illinois 39-28 in the second half, taking the lead for good on a dunk by Reese with 15:32 to go.
- Maryland's victory marks their first Quadrant 1 win of the season and their second road triumph in the Big Ten since second-year coach Kevin Willard took over.
- Illinois played their fifth straight game without leading scorer Terrence Shannon Jr., who has been suspended by the university due to a rape charge.
- After the game, Illinois assistant coach Tim Anderson appeared to snub Reese in the handshake line, leading to a brief altercation.