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Takeaways from Maryland men’s basketball’s loss at Michigan State

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February 4, 2024

Takeaways from Maryland men’s basketball’s loss at Michigan State

Maryland men’s basketball Saturday squandered a massive opportunity to build its resume, falling to Michigan State, 63-54.

The Terps shot just above 30% from the field en route to scoring their lowest total in a month.

Here are some takeaways from the loss.

Maryland’s defense was elite; it’s offense was nonexistent

Maryland’s elite defense in the conference showed out against the Spartans. But so did its inefficient offense, which ranks second-worst in the conference.

Outside of Jahmir Young, who finished with 31 points on 9-of-22 shooting, the Terps couldn’t buy a shot, with all other players combining for just eight makes.

In total, Maryland shot 30.9% from the field, which included a 7-of-30 outing from 3-point range. It also committed 13 turnovers.

For nearly 35 minutes, the Terps’ defense did all it could to keep themselves within striking distance.

Michigan State stood at just 43 points with a tick over six minutes remaining, having had managed just five made field goals in the half.

But Maryland itself scored a measly 14 points itself in the opening 13 minutes and change of the second half, and its defense simply had nothing left down the stretch.

A 12-0 run by the Spartans in a matter of minutes put a game which had no business being close, finally out of reach.

Reese’s foul trouble crumbled Maryland

When Maryland’s offense is at its best, Julian Reese gets constant touches down low. When he’s out of the game, the offense generally looks out of sorts.

“The fouls on [Reese] really changed the game,” head coach Kevin Willard said.

Reese committed his second foul 2:01 into the game, and after an extended stay on the bench, he committed his third infraction with 7:04 remaining in period.

Caelum Swanton-Rodger initially saw the majority of minutes in relief, but Willard opted to finish the game with Jordan Geronimo at the center position.

Swanton-Rodger was a team-worst -11 in the first half in just six minutes of action.

Limited to nine minutes in the half, Reese was never able to fully establish his presence and when in, was forced to play with less aggressiveness than usual.

What ultimately derailed the Terps, however, was him committing an illegal screen just eight seconds into the second half. While Geronimo was serviceable as a replacement — especially on the defensive end — Reese’s sheer presence was deeply missed, with the Terps struggling to execute any offensive action for almost the entirety of the period.

Reese played just five minutes in the second half, finishing the game with only two points and one rebound.

How much longer can Young carry the load?

Young contributing to close to 50% of Maryland’s scoring on any given night has become a sight all too familiar this season.

In the Terps’ five most recent losses, Young has averaged 26.4 points per game. The team has averaged 59.4 points per game in the defeats, meaning 44.4% of the scoring has fallen on Young’s shoulders.

Against the Spartans, he didn’t have his most efficient game, missing 13 shots — eight from three — but he was essentially the only Terp who had somewhat of a feel for the basket.

“Even though he had 31, you know, I thought he struggled a little bit early coming off the bye week,” Willard said. “But his effort and his heart were unbelievable.

Donta Scott, who was second on the team with 13 points, went 5-of-19 from the floor and made only one of his final 10 shots. Geronimo was third with six points, and Reese and Jahari Long’s contributions were a minimal two free throws each.

While having an All-American-caliber player on its roster is a blessing, Maryland won’t go far if the outside contribution is as poor as it was Saturday.

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Speeding motorcycle rider dies in t-bone crash along Marriottsville Road

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12 hours ago

April 19, 2026

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Speeding motorcycle rider dies in t-bone crash along Marriottsville Road

ELLICOTT CITY, Md. — A t-bone crash involving a motorcycle left a 24-year-old Hampstead man dead on Saturday evening.

It happened around 6:30pm, along Marriottsville Road in Howard County.

That’s where a Yamaha FZ09 was heading northbound when it collided with an oncoming Nissan Rogue that was trying to make a left turn onto Warwick Way.

“Preliminary investigation suggests the motorcycle was traveling at a high rate of speed,” Howard County Police said in a press release.

The motorcycle rider later died at University of Maryland Shock Trauma.

Police say the Nissan driver, who was not hurt, remained on scene and cooperated with investigators.

Marriottsville Road was reopened after being closed for about three-hours.

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Maryland Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for April 18, 2026

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24 hours ago

April 19, 2026

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Maryland Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for April 18, 2026

The Maryland Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.

Here’s a look at April 18, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Powerball numbers from April 18 drawing

24-25-39-46-61, Powerball: 01, Power Play: 5

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Winning Pick 3 numbers from April 18 drawing

Midday: 9-4-0

Evening: 9-3-4

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Winning Pick 4 numbers from April 18 drawing

Midday: 8-3-0-6

Evening: 7-2-1-2

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Winning Pick 5 numbers from April 18 drawing

Midday: 5-3-8-8-7

Evening: 6-7-3-8-9

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Winning Cash Pop numbers from April 18 drawing

9 a.m.: 03

1 p.m.: 14

6 p.m.: 10

11 p.m.: 08

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Winning Bonus Match 5 numbers from April 18 drawing

06-20-33-34-36, Bonus: 11

Check Bonus Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from April 18 drawing

02-38-45-53-63, Powerball: 21

Check Powerball Double Play payouts and previous drawings here.

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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize

Maryland Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes above $600, winners can claim by mail or in person from the Maryland Lottery office, an Expanded Cashing Authority Program location or cashiers’ windows at Maryland casinos. Prizes over $5,000 must be claimed in person.

Claiming by Mail

Sign your winning ticket and complete a claim form. Include a photocopy of a valid government-issued ID and a copy of a document that shows proof of your Social Security number or Federal Tax ID number. Mail these to:

Maryland Lottery Customer Resource Center

1800 Washington Boulevard

Suite 330

Baltimore, MD 21230

For prizes over $600, bring your signed ticket, a government-issued photo ID, and proof of your Social Security or Federal Tax ID number to Maryland Lottery headquarters, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, MD. Claims are by appointment only, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This location handles all prize amounts, including prizes over $5,000.

Winning Tickets Worth $25,000 or Less

Maryland Lottery headquarters and select Maryland casinos can redeem winning tickets valued up to $25,000. Note that casinos cannot cash prizes over $600 for non-resident and resident aliens (tax ID beginning with “9”). You must be at least 21 years of age to enter a Maryland casino. Locations include:

Horseshoe Casino: 1525 Russell Street, Baltimore, MD
MGM National Harbor: 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD
Live! Casino: 7002 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, MD
Ocean Downs Casino: 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin, MD
Hollywood Casino: 1201 Chesapeake Overlook Parkway, Perryville, MD
Rocky Gap Casino: 16701 Lakeview Road NE, Flintstone, MD

Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Maryland Lottery.

When are the Maryland Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 11 p.m. ET Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 11 p.m. ET Tuesday and Friday.
Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5 Midday: 12:27 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 12:28 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday.
Pick 3, 4 and 5 Evening: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
Cash4Life: 9 p.m. ET daily.
Cash Pop: 9 a.m., 1 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. daily.
Bonus Match 5: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
MultiMatch: 7:56 p.m. Monday and Thursday.
Powerball Double Play: 11 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Maryland editor. You can send feedback using this form.

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Forward Maban Jabriel Becomes Maryland’s Fourth Transfer In

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2 days ago

April 18, 2026

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Forward Maban Jabriel Becomes Maryland’s Fourth Transfer In

Buzz Williams has brought the number of new players joining the Maryland Terrapins next season to eight.

The Terps have the nation’s No. 8 freshmen recruiting class, consisting of four players including five-star small forward Baba Oladotun. Now, they have just as many transfer portal additions.

Their latest acquisition is forward Maban Jabriel, who previously spent two years with Queens University of Charlotte, a member of the ASUN.

Jabriel announced his commitment to Maryland on his Instagram account:

During his sophomore campaign with the Royals, Jabriel played in all 35 games, mainly off the bench, and averaged 7.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.0 assists in 19.8 minutes.

Shooting is Jabriel’s greatest strength. At 6’9″, he has the size to win battles close to the basket, but the Waterloo, Ontario native can score from all over the court.

Jabriel shot 49.5% from the field, 43.2% from deep, and 77.4% at the free throw line last season. The Terps can certainly use the help after being the worst shooting team (40.7% overall) not just in the Big Ten, but across all the Power conferences.

The rest of Maryland’s transfer class looks like this:

Tomislav Buljan – power forward who averaged 13.1 points, 10.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists for New Mexico last season.

Robert Jennings II – power forward who averaged 5.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 0.3 assists for Oklahoma State in 2024-25 (injured most of last season).

Bishop Boswell – combo guard who averaged 6.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.1 assists for Tennessee last season.

Put together, the Terps currently have the No. 4 incoming crop of players, according to 247 Sports. That figure was as high as No. 1 this offseason and could rise back up with additional moves.

Maryland is confirmed to be keeping at least three players from last season: Rakease Passmore, who redshirted due to injury, along with Andre Mills and George Turkson Jr.

Pharrel Payne also wishes to return but is waiting for his medical hardship waiver to be approved by the NCAA.

That leaves Buzz with three scholarship spots to fill – either with more transfers or the undecided members of last year’s team, Myles Rice and Guillermo Del Pino.

Players only have until this Tuesday, April 21 to enter the portal, so a decision for both Rice and Del Pino will be made soon.

Maryland On SI will continue to cover the Terps’ transfer portal transactions as they occur.