No. 16 Maryland Rallies Past Penn State for Key Big Ten Victory

Derik Queen's 23 points lead Maryland to a 68-64 win, snapping a seven-game losing streak at Penn State.

Maryland overcame a 36-30 halftime deficit to secure a 68-64 victory over Penn State, improving to 22-7 overall and 12-6 in the Big Ten.
Freshman center Derik Queen led the Terrapins with 23 points, six rebounds, four steals, and two blocks, while Ja'Kobi Gillespie added 19 points and Selton Miguel contributed 17.
The Terrapins capitalized on Penn State's 16 turnovers, converting them into 21 points, a key factor in the second-half comeback.
Julian Reese, despite scoring only four points, made a significant impact with 15 rebounds, six steals, and three blocks.
The win positions Maryland closer to securing a top-four seed and a double bye in the Big Ten Tournament, with a challenging matchup against No. 15 Michigan next.