Maryland Tops Washington 64-60 in Tight Matchup

Andre Mills leads Terrapins with 21 points in Big Ten conference game

Feb. 22, 2026 at 12:52am

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In a close game between Maryland and Washington, the Terrapins came out on top with a 64-60 victory. Andre Mills scored 21 points to lead Maryland, while Solomon Washington recorded a double-double with 11 points and 14 rebounds. The Terrapins overcame an early deficit, flipping an 8-point gap into a halftime lead that they would hold onto in the second half.

Why it matters

This Big Ten conference matchup was an important game for both teams as they look to improve their records and positioning within the league standings. Maryland was able to secure a key home win, while Washington missed an opportunity to pick up a road victory.

The details

Maryland trailed by as many as 8 points in the first half, but used a 9-0 run to take a 34-32 lead at the break. In the second half, the Terrapins closed the game on a 13-6 run to hold onto the victory. Maryland dominated the rebounding battle 36-23 and had a 16-2 advantage in second-chance points, despite Washington shooting a higher percentage from the field.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 22, 2026.

The players

Andre Mills

A Maryland guard who scored a team-high 21 points, including 10 in the final 6:24 to help the Terrapins secure the win.

Solomon Washington

A Maryland forward who recorded a double-double with 11 points and 14 rebounds to support the Terrapins' victory.

Zoom Diallo

A Washington guard who led the Huskies with 19 points on 8-of-13 shooting.

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What they’re saying

“We knew this was going to be a tough game against a scrappy Washington team. I'm proud of the way our guys battled back in the first half and then made the plays down the stretch to get the win.”

— Mark Turgeon, Maryland Head Coach

What’s next

Maryland will face a tough road test against #9 Nebraska on Wednesday, while Washington will continue its East Coast trip with a visit to Rutgers on Tuesday.

The takeaway

This victory keeps Maryland's slim Big Ten tournament hopes alive, while Washington missed an opportunity to pick up a key road win. The Terrapins' ability to dominate the glass and make timely shots down the stretch proved to be the difference in this close conference matchup.