It was a win that included a lot of drama, as the Spartans coughed up a double-digit lead as the game reached its conclusion and gave Ohio State a window to steal the win away (the word choice here is by design), but the Spartans strong defense helped snuff out the Buckeyes comeback attempt.

Ranked opponents had not fared well against Maryland men’s basketball at home. That trend continued Wednesday night as the Terps toppled No. 17 Wisconsin, 76-68, before an announced 17,950 at Xfinity Center for their fourth consecutive win and sixth in their past seven games as they enter a mini-bye before their next game at Ohio