After Maryland men’s basketball suffered one of its worst losses in program history against Iowa on Thursday, the only thing the Terps could do was look forward. However, looking forward meant a trip to West Lafayette, Indiana, to face No. 3 Purdue and its star trio of Jaden Ivey, Zach Edey and Trevion Williams.
Despite being 15-point underdogs, senior guard Eric Ayala sidelined with a wrist injury and Purdue being one of the nation’s best offensive teams, the Terps showed the importance of having a short-term memory.
Maryland’s defense was disruptive but ultimately it was graduate transfer Fatts Russell’s performance on both ends of the floor that had the Terps up by 12 points in the second half. Unfortunately for Maryland, Purdue’s offense came alive when it mattered most and the Boilermakers took down the Terps, 62-61, inside Mackey Arena Sunday afternoon, extending the Terps’ losing streak to five games.
