- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Maryland Terrapins Stun No. 8 Ohio State in Comeback Victory
20th-ranked Terrapins rally from 19-point deficit for crucial Big Ten win
Published on Feb. 16, 2026
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
The 20th-ranked Maryland Terrapins proved they are back on track after a four-game losing streak in January, rallying from a 19-point deficit to defeat the 8th-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes 76-75 in a thrilling comeback victory on Sunday.
Why it matters
This win shows that Maryland has bounced back from their recent struggles and is now firmly in the hunt for a top spot in the competitive Big Ten conference. The Terrapins' ability to overcome a large deficit on the road against a highly ranked opponent demonstrates their resilience and potential to make noise in the NCAA tournament.
The details
Maryland trailed Ohio State by as many as 19 points in the first half, but slowly chipped away at the deficit in the second half. The Terrapins' defense tightened up and they were able to capitalize on Ohio State's mistakes to complete the comeback win.
- The game was played on Sunday, February 16, 2026.
- Maryland trailed by 19 points in the first half.
The players
Maryland Terrapins
The men's basketball team from the University of Maryland, currently ranked 20th in the nation.
Ohio State Buckeyes
The men's basketball team from Ohio State University, currently ranked 8th in the nation.
The takeaway
Maryland's comeback victory over Ohio State demonstrates the team's resilience and ability to bounce back from adversity, positioning them as a serious contender in the highly competitive Big Ten conference and potentially setting them up for a deep run in the NCAA tournament.
