Maryland Men's Basketball Crushed by No. 12 Purdue

Terrapins suffer another blowout defeat, losing 93-63 at home

Feb. 1, 2026 at 8:31pm

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The Maryland men's basketball team was thoroughly outmatched by No. 12 Purdue, suffering a 93-63 defeat at home. This marks the latest in a string of lopsided losses for the struggling Terrapins program.

Why it matters

Maryland has now lost four of its last five games, raising concerns about the direction of the team under head coach Mark Turgeon. The Terrapins were expected to be a contender in the Big Ten this season but have instead been blown out by several conference rivals.

The details

Purdue dominated from the opening tip, jumping out to a 20-point lead in the first half and never looking back. The Boilermakers shot 55% from the field and outrebounded Maryland 42-27. The Terrapins struggled mightily on offense, shooting just 37% and committing 15 turnovers.

  • The game was played on February 2, 2026.

The players

Mark Turgeon

The head coach of the Maryland men's basketball team.

Purdue

The No. 12 ranked men's basketball team that dominated Maryland.

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What they’re saying

“We just didn't have it tonight. Purdue is a great team, but we have to be able to compete better than that.”

— Mark Turgeon, Head Coach

The takeaway

This blowout loss raises serious questions about the state of the Maryland men's basketball program. The Terrapins have struggled to find consistency and will need to make significant improvements if they hope to be a factor in the Big Ten this season.