The Wildcats clawed back in the second half but couldn't complete the comeback
EVANSTON -- In the biggest game of the Chris Collins era at Northwestern, the Wildcats (13-2, 1-1 Big Ten) struggled against a very good Maryland (13-1, 2-0) team, falling at home 72-59. The Wildcats struggled to find creases in the Terrapin defense, missed too many of the open shots they did get, and were at times simply overwhelmed on the defensive end by the Terrapins' size, skill and depth. The Wildcats showed major grit and improved their overall play in the second half, cutting the deficit to as little as 13, but never really threatening the visitors' lead.