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No. 25 Maryland Defeats Nebraska 83-75 With Dominant Performance by Derik Queen

Freshman center Derik Queen led Maryland with 24 points and 11 rebounds, securing the Terps' sixth win in their last seven games.

Maryland's Derik Queen (25) is guarded by Nebraska's Juwan Gary (4) and Sam Hoiberg (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, in Lincoln, Neb. (Nikos Frazier/Omaha World-Herald via AP)

Overview

  • Maryland's starting lineup accounted for all 83 points, with five players scoring in double figures, led by freshman Derik Queen's 24 points and 11 rebounds.
  • The Terrapins shot an impressive 58.5% from the field, their second-best shooting performance of the season, and 46.7% from beyond the arc.
  • Nebraska's four-game winning streak ended as they struggled without injured forward Berke Buyuktuncel, allowing Maryland to dominate with a 42-26 advantage in points in the paint.
  • The win marked Maryland's sixth victory in seven games and their third road win this season, improving their Big Ten record to 9-5.
  • Maryland prepares to host Iowa on Sunday, while Nebraska will face Northwestern in their next matchup.