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Maryland Terrapins Edge Washington Huskies in Close 64-60 Victory
Andre Mills scores 21 points to lead Maryland to Big Ten win over Washington
Feb. 21, 2026 at 10:18pm
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The Maryland Terrapins defeated the Washington Huskies 64-60 in a close college basketball game on Saturday. Andre Mills led Maryland with 21 points, including 10 in the final 6:24 of the game to help the Terrapins secure the victory. Solomon Washington recorded a double-double with 11 points and 14 rebounds for Maryland, while Elijah Saunders added 12 points and 5 rebounds. The Terrapins overcame an early 8-point deficit by going on a 9-0 run in the first half to take a 34-32 lead at halftime. They then closed the game with a 13-6 run to hold onto the win.
Why it matters
This was an important Big Ten conference win for the struggling Maryland Terrapins, who improved to 11-16 overall and 4-12 in conference play. The loss drops Washington to 13-14 on the season and 5-11 in Pac-12 play, further damaging their postseason hopes. The game featured strong rebounding and 3-point shooting performances from Maryland, which helped offset Washington's better overall field goal percentage.
The details
Maryland was led by Andre Mills, who scored 21 points on 7-of-18 shooting, including 3-of-6 from 3-point range. He also had 5 assists. Solomon Washington recorded a double-double with 11 points and 14 rebounds, while Elijah Saunders added 12 points and 5 rebounds. Maryland held a 34-32 lead at halftime after going on a 9-0 run to erase an early 8-point deficit. The Terrapins then closed the game on a 13-6 run to secure the victory. Maryland outrebounded Washington 36-23 and had a 16-2 advantage in second-chance points, despite Washington shooting 46% from the field compared to 40% for Maryland. The Terrapins made 5 more 3-pointers than the Huskies.
- The game was played on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
The players
Andre Mills
A Maryland Terrapins player who scored a team-high 21 points, including 10 in the final 6:24 of the game to help Maryland secure the victory.
Solomon Washington
A Maryland Terrapins player who recorded a double-double with 11 points and 14 rebounds.
Elijah Saunders
A Maryland Terrapins player who scored 12 points and grabbed 5 rebounds.
Zoom Diallo
A Washington Huskies player who scored a game-high 19 points on 8-of-13 shooting with 5 assists.
Hannes Steinbach
A Washington Huskies player who scored 14 points.
What they’re saying
“We must continue to improve and build on this win as we head into the final stretch of the season.”
— Andre Mills, Maryland Terrapins Player
What’s next
Maryland will face No. 9 Nebraska on the road on Wednesday, while Washington will continue its East Coast trip with a visit to Rutgers on Tuesday.
The takeaway
This close victory for Maryland shows the team's resilience and ability to overcome early deficits, while also highlighting their strengths in rebounding and 3-point shooting. However, both teams will need to continue improving as they enter the final stretch of the season and look to secure postseason berths.
