The Maryland men’s basketball team fell from No. 12 to No. 17 in the Associated Press poll released Jan. 13 after a 1-1 week that included a blowout loss at Iowa.
Gonzaga (18-1) remains No. 1, and the Bulldogs are followed by Baylor (13-1), Duke (15-1), Auburn (15-0) and Butler (15-1). Michigan State (No. 15) is the highest-rated Big Ten team in the poll.
Maryland defeated Ohio State, 67-55, Jan. 7. Senior guard Anthony Cowan Jr. had 20 points, including 15 in the second half, while sophomore center Jalen Smith and junior guard Darryl Morsell had 11 and 10 points, respectively. But Maryland’s defense was the star of the show; the Terps held the Buckeyes to 21-of-67 shooting and 5-for-27 from long range.
