Maryland Men's Basketball Defeats Ohio State 83-59

Maryland men's basketball kicked off its Big Ten season with an impressive 83-59 victory over Ohio State, marked by a record-setting 33-point halftime lead, the largest since 1996-1997. Ja'Kobi Gillespie led the Terps with 23 points in his first conference game, while Derik Queen contributed a double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds. The Terps showcased their dominance, leading by as much as 40 points during the game and controlling the paint against Ohio State's shorter lineup. Looking ahead, Maryland faces a challenging matchup against No. 8 Purdue, who recently suffered a surprising loss to unranked Penn State. Meanwhile, Maryland women's basketball, holding a perfect 9-0 record thus far, will also begin conference play against Purdue, a team perceived as one of the weaker opponents in the Big Ten this season. Both teams aim to build momentum as they transition into the rigors of conference competition.