Sunday, October 18
College Park, MD
3 PM
Maryland
0-0,0-0Big Ten
90
vs
81
West Virginia (Exh.)
0-0,0-0Big 12
| Team | 1 | 2 | OT 1 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 46 | 29 | 6 | 81 |
| Maryland | 31 | 44 | 15 | 90 |
Maryland Earns Thrilling 90-81 Overtime Win Over West Virginia In Exhibition Game
10/18/2026 3:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball
The Terps erased a 19-point deficit in their final preseason game of the year.
COLLEGE PARK, MD — Maryland used a tremendous second half to defeat West Virginia 90-81 in overtime of the Terps' final exhibition game of the season. Tied at 75-75 after 40 minutes, the game required overtime, where the Terps outlasted the Mountaineers to complete the comeback after once trailing by 19 points.
Andre Mills led the Terps with 27 points (4/7 from 3-point range) and eight rebounds while Pharrel Payne contributed 26 points and 13 rebounds. Mike McNair, Jr. collected 15 (3/5 from 3-point range) points and Tomislav Buljan secured seven rebounds, while Kaden House scored 10 points off the bench. As a team, Maryland shot an outstanding 10/20 (50%) from 3-point range in the win.
How it Happened:
1st Half:
Buzz Williams' Breakdown:
Numbers to Know:
Up Next:
Andre Mills led the Terps with 27 points (4/7 from 3-point range) and eight rebounds while Pharrel Payne contributed 26 points and 13 rebounds. Mike McNair, Jr. collected 15 (3/5 from 3-point range) points and Tomislav Buljan secured seven rebounds, while Kaden House scored 10 points off the bench. As a team, Maryland shot an outstanding 10/20 (50%) from 3-point range in the win.
West Virginia used a 16-4 run in the first half to take early control of the game, but Maryland opened the second half with a 16-4 stretch of its own — including an 11-0 run across 3:15 — to work back into the exhibition contest. Another 8-0 Maryland stretch gave the Terps the lead midway through the second half. Maryland outscored West Virginia 44-29 in the final 20 minutes of regulation.Mills begins overtime with a three! Subscribe/watch on B1G+ https://t.co/dBmMXZMqhl https://t.co/Hnkz9l4LHW
— Maryland Men's Basketball (@TerrapinHoops) October 18, 2026
Maryland truly dominated the second half and overtime in Sunday's victory. The Terps outgained the Mountaineers 48-37 on the boards and scored 34 of their points in the paint, including a series of thrilling dunks. The exhibition game featured eight total lead changes.House nails the three with the shot clock winding down 🔥 📺 @BigTenPlus https://t.co/dJugujOZrU
— Maryland Men's Basketball (@TerrapinHoops) October 18, 2026
Finley Bizjack led the Mountaineers with 25 points on 5/8 shooting from 3-point range. Maryland opens the 2026-27 season against Bucknell at XFINITY Center on Nov. 2.WITH AUTHORITY 🗣️ 📺 @BigTenPlus https://t.co/xmAb8YnnBH
— Maryland Men's Basketball (@TerrapinHoops) October 18, 2026
How it Happened:
1st Half:
- McNair, Jr. opened the scoring with a 3-pointer.
- The Terps opened an 8-2 lead.
- A jumper from House tied the game at 14-14 after a West Virginia rally.
- The Mountaineers used a 16-4 run to claim a 30-18 lead with eight minutes to play.
- DJ Wagner and Mills hit back-to-back 3-pointers in the closing minutes.
- West Virginia led 46-31 at the half.
- Payne scored six of the half's first eight points to become the first Terp in double figures.
- Payne threw a dunk down as Maryland opened the half on a 16-4 run to cut the deficit to 50-49.
- Mills reached double figures during an 11-0 Maryland stretch that lasted over three minutes.
The Terps held West Virginia without a field goal for over five minutes midway through the half. - McNair, Jr. hit another 3-pointer to work into double figures during an 8-0 run that put Maryland in front, 59-56.
- Payne connected for three to give Maryland a 62-58 lead with eight minutes to play.
- Mills hit a jumper to put the Terps in front, 69-68, with four minutes to play before hitting a 3-pointer off a steal to extend the lead.
- Maryland led 75-50 with two minutes to play.
- A West Virginia dunk tied the game with 12 seconds left in regulation.
- Sunday's exhibition required overtime.
- Mills opened the scoring with a 3-pointer.
- Mills' second 3-pointer of the frame put Maryland ahead, 81-77.
- Payne extended the lead with a dunk halfway through the period.
- Maryland held on for the 90-81 win.
Tomislav throws it up and Payne THROWS IT DOWN‼️ Subscribe/watch on B1G+ https://t.co/dBmMXZMqhl https://t.co/FiVJEROLj8
— Maryland Men's Basketball (@TerrapinHoops) October 18, 2026
Buzz Williams' Breakdown:
- "All of the lessons, the ones you saw and the ones you didn't see, are beneficial. You can be more prepared than ever before if you handle it the right way."
- "There weren't any adjustments to the plan at halftime, but there was attention to the lack of execution of that plan."
- "How Payne went about his injury has led into what he looks like now."
- "I think our team is different. That's encouraging."
Numbers to Know:
- 4: Four Terps scored in double figures.
- 13: The Terps dished 13 assists.
- 15: Maryland only needed 15 bench points in the win.
- 15: The Terps outscored the Mountaineers 15-6 in overtime.
- 25: Two different Terps scored more than 25 points.
- 48: Maryland outgained UWV 48-37 on the boards.
- 50: The Terps shot 50% from 3-point range (10/20).
- 90: Maryland only scored 90 points twice last season.
Up Next:
- Maryland opens the 2026-27 season in College Park against Bucknell on Nov. 2. The game is set for 7 PM on B1G+ and the Maryland Sports Radio Network.
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/ Men's BasketballTeam Stats
WVU
MD
FG%
.391
.418
3FG%
.310
.500
FT%
.917
.706
RB
36
48
TO
14
16
STL
10
8
Game Leaders
Pts
27
FGM
9
3FGM
4
FTM
5
Pts
26
FGM
10
3FGM
1
FTM
5
Pts
15
FGM
3
3FGM
3
FTM
6
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
1
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