Box Score WEST LAFAYETTE, IN – In a game that featured 15 lead changes and 13 ties, Maryland men's basketball led for much of the game but was defeated by No. 8 Purdue, 83-78, at Mackey Arena on Sunday. The Terps now sit at 8-2 overall and 1-1 in Big Ten play.
Derik Queen scored a career-high 26 points, his fifth 20-point performance of his freshman season. Since 2008-09, he has the second most 20-point games by a freshman Terp behind Melo Trimble (10). The 26 points are the third-most by a Terp freshman in a true road game since 1996-97.
He also collected 12 rebounds for his fourth career double-double. Since 2000-01, he's tied with Diamond Stone (2015-16) for the third most double-doubles by a Terp in their rookie season. Queen converted a pair of three-pointers, the first two of his career. Those back-to-back triples keyed an 8-0 spurt to put the Terps up 62-57 with eight minutes left in the second half.
Purdue scored the next 10 points to take a 67-62 lead with 5:21 left and held on for the victory. The Boilermakers reeled off a late 20-5 run to secure the win.
Maryland, No. 11 in NET Rankings entering the game, led 36-31 at halftime. It was the Terps' first halftime lead against Purdue since Jan. 18, 2020, when Maryland led 36-20. Neither team led by more than two possessions throughout the first half. After Maryland took an early seven-point lead on the second half's first basket, the game was within five points until Purdue took a 75-67 lead with 2:43 left.
Ja'Kobi Gillespie tallied 18 points, making 4-of-7 on three-pointers with four assists.
Rodney Rice added 13 points on three 3-pointers made.
Selton Miguel rounded out double-digit scorers with 13 points, four assists and three rebounds.
Maryland was seeking to become the first team in the nation to win a true road game at a Top-10-ranked squad this season. Those teams are now 45-0 this season, with Purdue moving to 8-2 overall and 1-1 in the Big Ten. The Boilermakers have now won 23 home games in a row.
The Boilermakers were led by Braden Smith (career-high 24 points and 10 assists) and Trey Kaufman-Renn (21 points and eight rebounds).
Willard's Take
"We weren't able to adjust, and I think that really hurt us," head coach Kevin Willard said. "Our halfcourt defense in the first half was really good. Our transition defense in the second half was, the crowd got into it, we got a little rattled, and we did some things. … This was our first road game. It reminded me of some of the things we did against Marquette."
Breaking Down The Action
- Ja'Kobi Gillespie knocked down a 3-pointer and later drew a foul as both teams were even at seven at the first media timeout.
- After falling behind on a 7-0 run by Purdue, back-to-back threes by Gillespie and Rodney Rice cut the deficit to one at the under-12.
- Rice and Gillespie led the Terps early on with eight points apiece and all four of their shots from three. With 5:24 remaining in the first half, both teams were tied at 25.
- Rice and Gillespie led the Terps with 10 points at the half, as Maryland took a 36-31 lead into the break.
- Purdue hit 4-of-7 from three-point range to start the second half, forcing a Maryland timeout.
- Derik Queen scored three straight baskets as the Terps battled back to even the game at 53 with 11:15 remaining in the second half.
- Back-to-back threes by Queen ignited an 8-0 run for the Terps, forcing a Purdue timeout with 8:25 left.
- Both teams exchanged buckets as Purdue took a 72-67 lead into the final media timeout. Purdue's 10-0 run, which expanded to 20-5, proved to be the difference late.
Double-Figure Factors
- Freshman Derik Queen scored 26 points for double-digit points for the ninth time in his career. He also accomplished the feat in eight straight games.
- Ja'Kobi Gillespie scored 18 points and earned his 48th career game in double figures. It was his eighth game scoring double digits as a Terp.
- Rodney Rice netted 13 points and scored in double digits for his 10th career game. It was his seventh game in double figures as a Terp this season.
- Selton Miguel scored 13 points and earned his 68th career game in double figures. It was his seventh as a Terp this season. He leads the Terps with 1,288 career points in his five-year career.
Queen Of The Court
- Freshman Derik Queen has been an unstoppable force for the Terps. He scored 26 points, which is his fifth game scoring 20 or more points.
- Since 2008-09, there have been 35 20-point games by Maryland freshmen. In just his first ten games, Queen has five. It's the second most in that span behind Melo Trimble (10).
- Queen's points per game mark (17.5) ranks second-best among Maryland freshmen dating back to 1947-48. Joe Smith has the best per-game mark (19.4). Furthermore, 18 of the top 26 freshmen scorers in program history were NBA Draft picks.
- Queen also grabbed 12 rebounds, marking this fourth career double-double. Since 1993-94, he's one of just 13 Terps to post a double-double in their rookie seasons. He's tied with Diamond Stone (2015-16) for the third most double-doubles in that span.
Numbers And Nuggets
- 2: Derik Queen drilled his first two career 3-pointer in the game. He finished with two 3FGs.
- 4: Queen notched his third career double-double.
- 5: Queen has five 20-point games this season.
- 14: The Terps are ranked No. 14 in the NET Rankings.
- 16: Ja'Kobi Gillespie has made a 3FG in 16 games in a row and 31 of his last 32 games.
- 26: Queen's 26 points were the third-most by Maryland freshman in a true road game since 1996-97 and a career-high.
- 1,288: With 13 in the game, Selton Miguel leads the Terps with 1,288 career points in his five-year career.
Up Next
- Maryland returns to the XFINITY Center on Tuesday, Dec. 17, for a game against Saint Francis. The game will tip at 7:30 p.m. and be broadcast on Big Ten Network and Maryland Sports Radio Network.
