LINCOLN, Neb. — Derik Queen shone bright for the Maryland Terrapins, finishing with 24 points to help the team defeat Nebraska 83-75 on Thursday night, putting an end to the Cornhuskers’ four-game winning streak.
Queen had an impressive shooting night, going 9 for 11 from the field and converting all six of his free throw attempts. He also made a significant impact on the boards, pulling down 11 rebounds, marking his eighth double-double of the season.
In addition to Queen’s standout performance, the Terrapins displayed a strong offensive effort with five players scoring in double figures. Selton Miguel contributed 17 points, Ja’Kobi Gillespie added 15, and Rodney Rice chipped in 14 for Maryland, who now holds a record of 19-6 and 9-5 in the Big Ten. Julian Reese, meanwhile, recorded 13 points alongside 12 rebounds, which was his 11th double-double of the year.
The Terrapins’ shooting was also notable, connecting on 58.5% of their shots, which marked their second highest shooting performance of the season.
For the Cornhuskers, Juwan Gary led the way with 22 points, while Brice Williams scored 20 points, extending his streak to five consecutive games with at least that total.
Maryland completed a season sweep over Nebraska, having previously edged them 69-66 in their previous matchup on January 19, where Queen was limited to just three points.
**Key Takeaways**
For Maryland, this victory represented their sixth win in seven games, improving their away record to 3-5 as they prepare for their next three games at home. Nebraska faced an uphill battle without their starting forward Berke Buyuktuncel, who was sidelined due to an ankle injury. In his absence, 6-foot-10 Andrew Morgan stepped into the starting role, rotating with 7-foot-1 Braxton Meah, while Gary, standing at 6-foot-6, often found himself matched up against the larger Queen.
**Critical Moment**
A significant play in the game occurred early in the second half when Reese executed a powerful dunk, followed by a missed shot from Williams. In transition, Queen showcased his skills with a behind-the-back pass to Miguel, who easily laid it in, extending Maryland’s lead to 54-43.
**Noteworthy Statistics**
In the second half, the Terrapins displayed exceptional shooting, hitting at a rate of 63.6% and scoring on their last six possessions of the game.
**Looking Ahead**
Maryland is set to host Iowa on Sunday, while Nebraska will travel to face Northwestern also on Sunday.
