After a 2-0 week that included a win at Michigan State, the Maryland men’s basketball team rose from No. 9 to No. 7 in the Associated Press poll released Feb. 17.
Baylor (23-1) remains No. 1, followed by Gonzaga (26-1), Kansas (22-3), San Diego State (24-0) and Dayton (23-2). Maryland (21-4 overall, 11-3 Big Ten) is the top-ranked team in the Big Ten, followed by Penn State (No. 9), Iowa (No. 20) and Ohio State (No. 25).
The Terps started their week with a shaky performance at home against Nebraska. Maryland had a 71-64 lead entering the final minute, but needed sophomore center Jalen Smith to swat away Cornhuskers sophomore guard Cam Mack’s game-winning attempt in the final seconds to secure a 72-70 win. The Terps committed 17 turnovers, their most since Jan. 10.
