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No. 20 Maryland Secures Commanding 88-71 Victory Over USC

The Terrapins' strong starts in both halves and dominant rebounding sealed their eighth win in nine games.

Maryland guard Rodney Rice (1) gestures after sinking a three-point basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Southern California, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
USC guards Chibuzo Agbo, left, and Wesley Yates III, right, battle for the ball against Maryland forward Julian Reese during the first half of a Big Ten game on Thursday night in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Overview

  • Maryland opened both halves with significant scoring runs, never trailing throughout the game.
  • Rodney Rice led the Terrapins with 22 points, while Derik Queen contributed a double-double with 13 points and 17 rebounds.
  • USC struggled to keep pace, cutting the deficit to six points in the second half but failing to close the gap further.
  • Maryland's starting five accounted for 85 of the team's 88 points, showcasing balanced offensive contributions.
  • The victory improved Maryland's home record to 16-1 and bolstered their chances for a top-four seed in the Big Ten Tournament.