Maryland men’s basketball used a productive final minutes to beat Indiana, 79-78. Here are a few key takeaways from the Terps’ road win.

The ball landed with a thud on Branch McCracken Court — a fall from grace similar to that of Indiana men’s basketball, which squandered a 4-point lead in the final 30 seconds en route to a 79-78 loss to Maryland. Indiana (14-7, 5-5 Big Ten) has lost four of its last five games. Sunday’s defeat may sting more than the others.

The Hoosiers stormed back to take a late lead against Maryland, but botched the final two possessions in a disheartening loss at Assembly Hall.

Maryland men's basketball didn't start well this year when it had to hit the road. The Terrapins were 0-4 on the year playing road games and lost all four conte

Maryland men’s basketball narrowly escaped Bloomington, Indiana, with a win Sunday afternoon, taking down Indiana, 79-78. After leading for much of the game, Rodney Rice was called upon to bail the Terps out,

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Indiana hosts Maryland in a key Big Ten Conference game, one that the Hoosiers need to bolster their NCAA Tournament resume.