MINNEAPOLIS — A grim reality set in for Maryland men’s basketball late in the season. With hopes for an at-large NCAA Tournament bid all but gone, the only way for it to make something positive out of a generally disappointing campaign was to make some sort of inspirational run in the Big Ten Tournament.
The 12th-seeded Terps took a tiny step in doing so Wednesday, downing No. 13-seed Rutgers in their first-round matchup, 65-51.
When Jahmir Young doesn’t have to carry the offensive load, success is much easier to come by for the Terps. On Wednesday, Young’s 11 points, eight rebounds and seven assists were more than enough, as seven other Terps scored — four in double digits.