Maryland Basketball Teams Advance to Sweet 16

The Maryland Terrapins men's basketball team advanced to the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 after a dramatic 72-71 victory against Colorado State, thanks to a buzzer-beating shot by freshman Derik Queen. This marks Maryland's first Sweet 16 appearance since 2016, and they will face top-seeded Florida Gators in the next round. The win is significant for the Terrapins, who have had a successful season with the most wins since 2015-16 and a record number of three-pointers. Meanwhile, the Maryland women's team also reached the Sweet 16 after a thrilling 111-108 double-overtime win over Alabama, with standout performances from Sarah Te-Biasu and Shyanne Sellers. Under Coach Brenda Frese, this is the women's 12th Sweet 16 appearance, as they prepare to face No. 1 seed South Carolina. Both men's and women's teams are riding high on strong team chemistry and key player contributions as they continue their tournament journeys.