COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Sophomore Bruno Fernando posted his 19th double-double on the season and had a career-high six blocks, but the No. 17 Maryland men's basketball team fell to No. 9 Michigan, 69-62, in front of a sold out crowd Sunday afternoon.

It marked the first home conference loss of the season for the Terps (21-9, 12-7) which fell to 7-1 at home in Big Ten play. Maryland still has a chance to claim a 4-seed and double-bye in the Big Ten Tournament.

Maryland led 43-41 before Isaiah Livers hit a 3-pointer, Zavier Simpson popped a jumper and Jordan Poole made a layup during a five-minute span.

Freshman Jalen Smith scored 11 and three others chipped in with 10, including leading scorer Anthony Cowan Jr.

Simpson had 12 points and 10 assists, and Poole scored 12 for Michigan (26-4, 15-4). .

Maryland bolted to a 6-0 lead and held a 22-16 advantage before the Wolverines went on a 12-2 run over the final seven minutes of the first half.

In the duel between the centers, Teske had eight points and seven rebounds before halftime and Fernando scored six points, all on dunks.

The Wolverines went up 35-30 before Smith made three straight baskets to put Maryland back in front.

Maryland closes regular season play Friday when it hosts Minnesota at 7 pm in College Park.

Portions of this recap were provided by the Associated Press.

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