Melo Trimble dominated inside and out, scoring a career-high 32 points and leading Maryland to a 74-64 win over Northwestern at Welsh-Ryan Arena despite a spirited second-half effort from the hosts.
Isiah Brown led the way for the Wildcats with a career-high 19.
Northwestern started the game with a Dererk Pardon dunk off some nice off-ball action, but the Terrapins scored the next nine points to take an early 9-2 advantage. Making matters worse, Bryant McIntosh picked up his second foul just 2:45 into the game going after a loose ball.
In stepped Brown, who hit a free throw and a pull-up three to bring the Wildcats within 9-6.