Maryland Terrapins at Michigan State Spartans
· Big Ten Tournament - 2nd Round
Michigan State nearly blows 20-point lead, holds off Terps
Michigan State had a 20-point lead with 13:04 remaining after opening the second half on a 12-3 run. But the Spartans really struggled taking care of the ball late against Maryland's full-court pressure.
Michigan State turned it over 11 times in the second half — seven in the final 2:26.
After Michigan State's fourth straight possession with a turnover, Fatts Russell sank a 3-pointer to get Maryland within 68-65.
MSU's Tyson Walker sank two free throws but after another turnover Russell completed a three-point play to cap a 12-2 run and make it 70-68. Walker answered with a jumper and Christie added two free throws with 31.1 seconds left.
Hart had a missed 3-pointer fall to his feet and he put it back to trail 74-70 and Michigan State was unsuccessful on an inbounds pass before Eric Ayala made a shot under the basket for 74-72.
An official review gave Maryland the ball back after another Michigan State turnover, but Russell was off on an open step-back 3-pointer and Christie was fouled and made two more free throws for a four-point lead with 6.6 left.
Michigan State (21-11) advances to play Big Ten player of the year Johnny Davis and No. 2 seed and 12th-ranked Wisconsin in the quarterfinals on Friday. The Spartans split the regular-season series with the Badgers, winning 86-74 at Wisconsin before dropping a 70-62 contest at home.
Maryland (15-17) was led by Russell with 20 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Ayala finished with 17 points, Donta Scott added 15 and Hart 11.
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Recent Plays
| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 72 - 76 |
| 2nd 0:05 | Malik Hall Defensive Rebound. | 72 - 76 |
| 2nd 0:05 | Eric Ayala missed Three Point Jumper. | 72 - 76 |
| 2nd 0:07 | Max Christie made Free Throw. | 72 - 76 |
| 2nd 0:07 | Max Christie made Free Throw. | 72 - 75 |
Statistics
 MD |
 MSU |
|
|---|---|---|
| 25-64 | FG | 27-54 |
| 39 | Field Goal % | 50 |
| 9-29 | 3PT | 9-19 |
| 31 | Three Point % | 47 |
| 13-18 | FT | 13-16 |
| 72 | Free Throw % | 81 |
| 30 | Rebounds | 40 |
| 9 | Offensive Rebounds | 8 |
| 21 | Defensive Rebounds | 32 |
| 17 | Assists | 15 |
| 9 | Steals | 4 |
| 4 | Blocks | 3 |
| 6 | Turnovers | 16 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 6 | Total Turnovers | 16 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Points Off Turnovers | 0 |
| 0 | Fast Break Points | 0 |
| 0 | Points in Paint | 0 |
| 15 | Fouls | 17 |
| 2 | Largest Lead | 20 |
Game Information
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Capacity:
2025-26 Big Ten Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State | 1-0 | - | 8-0 |
| Purdue | 1-0 | - | 8-0 |
| USC | 1-0 | - | 8-0 |
| UCLA | 1-0 | - | 6-2 |
| Wisconsin | 1-0 | - | 6-2 |
| Minnesota | 1-0 | - | 5-4 |
| Nebraska | 0-0 | 0.5 | 8-0 |
| Michigan | 0-0 | 0.5 | 7-0 |
| Penn State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 8-1 |
| Ohio State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-1 |
| Illinois | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-2 |
| Maryland | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-3 |
| Indiana | 0-1 | 1 | 7-1 |
| Iowa | 0-1 | 1 | 7-1 |
| Northwestern | 0-1 | 1 | 5-3 |
| Washington | 0-1 | 1 | 5-3 |
| Rutgers | 0-1 | 1 | 5-4 |
| Oregon | 0-1 | 1 | 4-4 |