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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
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Noah Trister | Associated Press

Illinois’ rally falls short in loss to unbeaten Maryland

Maryland’s Jahmir Young (1) celebrates with Hakim Hart in the second half against Illinois. (Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Jahmir Young scored 24 points, including a crucial 3-pointer with 14.3 seconds remaining that helped No. 22 Maryland stay undefeated with a 71-66 victory over No. 16 Illinois on Friday night.

The Terrapins (8-0, 1-0 Big Ten) led 67-66 and had the ball, with about a 12-second difference between the shot clock and the game clock. That’s when Young connected from near the top of the key to push the lead to four.

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