No. 8 Maryland Defeats No. 19 Michigan State

No. 8 Maryland women's basketball secured a hard-fought 72-66 victory over No. 19 Michigan State, maintaining their undefeated record at 12-0. Kaylene Smikle led the Terps with 19 points, as they held the Spartans to just 32% shooting. Despite a 17-point deficit at one point, Michigan State managed to tie the game in the fourth quarter but could not clinch the win. Maryland's win came despite committing 25 turnovers, showcasing their resilience in the final moments. In men's basketball, Maryland triumphed over Maryland Eastern Shore with a score of 81-66, led by Julian Reese's 23 points and Derik Queen's double-double. The Terps struggled with their three-point shooting, making only 27.8%, but exploited their size advantage in the paint to secure the win.