CHICAGO (Interstat) — Iowa used a dominant second half to defeat Maryland 75-64 in a Big Ten Conference men’s basketball tournament game Wednesday at the United Center.

The Hawkeyes, who trailed 26-25 at halftime, exploded for 50 points after the break to pull away. The Terrapins managed 38 second-half points. The victory improved Iowa’s overall record to 21-11, while Maryland concluded its season at 11-21. Iowa had been a 10.5-point pregame favorite. The teams split their two regular-season meetings.