For the first time since Jan. 14, Maryland men’s basketball walked off the floor on the wrong side of the scoreboard. The No. 9-ranked Terps saw their nine-game winning streak come to an end Feb. 23 at Ohio State.
The No. 25 Buckeyes simply looked like the better team for most of the afternoon. They led for more than 30 minutes of game time, pulling ahead late in the first half and never surrendering their advantage. Ohio State led 40-33 at halftime and started the second half on a 7-0 run to go up 14, and even though Maryland got as close as three points down the stretch, the Buckeyes always had an answer and eventually won, 79-72.
Luther Muhammad turned in a career-best performance, notching 22 points thanks to four 3-pointers and an 8-of-8 mark at the free-throw line. Kaleb Wesson chipped in 15 points and nine rebounds, while Duane Washington Jr. added 13 points and Andre Wesson and CJ Walker each scored 12.
