On first glance, Maryland men's basketball’s 72–59 win over Minnesota on Sunday night doesn’t seem to overly move the needle.
With the victory, the Terps improved to 5–9 in Big Ten play and 10–10 overall against Division I competition (they also have a win over Division II Wingate). With no top-100 wins out-of-conference, it’s hardly a record that typically suggests anything close to “NCAA tournament team.” But in this unprecedented year, it might be a résumé that ultimately says it.
Believe it or not, Maryland is firmly on the bubble for March Madness, and Sunday’s win over Minnesota—which came exactly one month out from Selection Sunday—was a critical step toward Indianapolis.