COLLEGE PARK, Md. (Interstat) — The Illinois Fighting Illini defeated the Maryland Terrapins 78-72 in a Big Ten Conference men’s basketball game Sunday at Xfinity Center.

Illinois led 37-34 at halftime and maintained its advantage throughout the second half before a crowd of 15,674. The victory improved the Fighting Illini to 24-7 this season, while the Terrapins fell to 10-20.

Illinois, which was a pregame favorite, has now won both meetings between the teams this season. The game’s total points went under the projected over/under line.