MINNEAPOLIS — Maryland’s long-shot aspiration of completing a run to the Big Ten men’s basketball tournament championship evaporated in resounding fashion during a loss Wisconsin, 87-56, in the second round Thursday afternoon at Target Center.
Their most lopsided defeat of the season not only continued the Terrapins’ misfortunes in the Big Ten tournament but also ensures they will miss out on the NCAA tournament for the second time in three seasons based on metrics the selection committee considers when awarding at-large berths.
In surrendering its most points this season, No. 12 seed Maryland (16-17) lost for the fourth time in five games and failed again to win a second game in the Big Ten tournament since joining the conference in 2014.