(Interstat) — In a gritty, low-scoring affair defined by defense and missed opportunities, the Maryland Terrapins edged the Washington Huskies 64-60 in a Big Ten Conference men’s basketball game Saturday afternoon at a sold-out Xfinity Center.

A crowd of 12,480 watched as the Terrapins, despite significant offensive struggles, leaned on a dominant rebounding performance and clutch late plays to snap a two-game skid and improve to 10-16 overall. Washington, which entered as a 4.5-point favorite, fell to 13-14 with the loss, its second straight defeat.

The game’s pivotal sequence, and its most important part, unfolded in the final minute with the score tied at 60. After Washington’s Quimari Peterson missed a potential go-ahead three-pointer, Maryland’s Andre Mills secured the defensive rebound with 37 seconds remaining. The Terrapins worked the clock down before Mills, closely guarded, drove the lane and converted a difficult layup with just four seconds on the clock, giving Maryland a 62-60 lead. The basket was assisted by Guillermo Del Pino Luque.

Washington called a timeout to advance the ball, but its ensuing inbounds play was disrupted. Wesley Yates’s rushed three-point attempt from the wing was off the mark, and Mills again grabbed the rebound. He was immediately fouled and calmly sank both free throws with 0.4 seconds left to seal the four-point victory.

The contest was an offensive struggle from the outset. Both teams combined to shoot under 42 percent from the field. Maryland’s saving grace was its three-point shooting and relentless work on the glass. The Terrapins connected on 10 of 23 attempts from beyond the arc, while Washington managed just 5 of 22. More critically, Maryland hammered the Huskies on the offensive boards, securing 13 rebounds to Washington’s 4, leading to multiple second-chance opportunities that proved decisive in a tight game.

Solomon Washington was the top star for Maryland, delivering a powerful double-double with 11 points and 14 rebounds, including five offensive boards. His physical presence inside set the tone for Maryland’s rebounding advantage. Andre Mills led all scorers with 21 points, adding five assists and four rebounds. His final minute—comprising the decisive layup and two game-clinching free throws—capped his crucial performance. Elijah Saunders provided 12 points and five rebounds for the Terrapins.

Washington was led by the dynamic play of guard Zoom Diallo, who finished with 19 points, five assists and four rebounds. Hannes Steinbach added 14 points, and Wesley Yates contributed 12. The Huskies were efficient from the free-throw line, making all seven of their attempts, but were ultimately undone by their cold perimeter shooting and inability to contain Maryland’s rebounding.

The first half was a back-and-forth defensive battle. Washington jumped to an early 7-3 lead behind a Yates three-pointer and a Diallo layup, but Maryland responded with an 11-2 run, fueled by three-pointers from Guillermo Del Pino Luque and Isaiah Watts, to take a 14-9 advantage. The Huskies clawed back, and the half featured five ties and four lead changes. A late layup by Steinbach sent the teams to the locker rooms with Maryland holding a narrow 34-32 edge.

The second half followed a similar pattern, with neither team able to build a lead larger than five points. Maryland’s largest lead of the half came at 47-42 following a Solomon Washington dunk with 12:49 remaining. Washington responded with a 7-0 run, capped by a Diallo three-pointer, to retake the lead at 49-47. The teams traded baskets and stops over the next ten minutes, setting the stage for the dramatic final minute.

Statistically, the game was a study in contrasts. Maryland won despite shooting just 40.4 percent from the field, compared to Washington’s 46.2 percent. The Terrapins’ superior three-point shooting and a significant 13-4 edge in offensive rebounds created 11 more field goal attempts, offsetting their lower percentage. Both teams were careful with the ball, combining for only 12 turnovers.

The victory provided a measure of relief for a Maryland team that had lost seven of its last ten games. For Washington, the loss represented a missed opportunity to move above .500 in conference play, as its shooting woes and rebounding deficiencies surfaced at a critical time.

Maryland next travels to face Nebraska on Wednesday. Washington will look to regroup on the road at Rutgers on Tuesday.