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Michigan State Defeats Maryland with Half-Court Buzzer-Beater

Tre Holloman's dramatic shot secures a 58-55 victory over Maryland, extending Michigan State's dominance in the Big Ten rivalry.

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Feb 26, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores forward JaQualon Roberts (24) dunks the ball during the second half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Reed Arena. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images
Feb 26, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; St. John's Red Storm guard Aaron Scott (0), St. John's Red Storm guard RJ Luis Jr. (12) and Butler Bulldogs forward Jahmyl Telfort (11) go for a rebound during the second half at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images
Coach Rick Pitino and St. John's are on the verge of the program's first Big East title since the 1984-85 season.

Overview

  • Tre Holloman's 50-foot buzzer-beater sealed No. 8 Michigan State's win over No. 16 Maryland in a tightly contested game.
  • Maryland's Ja'Kobi Gillespie missed a late 3-pointer, allowing Michigan State to rebound and set up the game-winning shot.
  • Michigan State's defense stifled Maryland's frontcourt, holding Derik Queen and Julian Reese to a combined 14 points on 4-of-18 shooting.
  • The Spartans dominated the offensive boards, grabbing 13 offensive rebounds compared to Maryland's four, converting them into 10 second-chance points.
  • The loss drops Maryland to fifth place in the Big Ten standings, with important games against Penn State, Michigan, and Northwestern remaining to determine tournament seeding.