Marquette Defeats Maryland 78-74 in Basketball

The Maryland Terrapins suffered a close 78-74 defeat to No. 15 Marquette, failing to maintain a four-point halftime lead. Freshman center Derik Queen shone with 24 points and seven rebounds, while junior point guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie also contributed with 24 points. Marquette's Kam Jones led all scorers with 28 points, including a crucial 18-point second half. This loss marks Maryland's fifth in their last six games against ranked opponents, dropping their record under coach Kevin Willard to 6-8 in such matchups. The Terps, who previously dominated their first three opponents by at least 30 points each, struggled against a more formidable Marquette team, who improved to 4-0 on the season. Maryland's next challenges include facing other strong teams in the Big Ten as they prepare for tougher competition ahead.