PHOTO GALLERY: Purdue Basketball Drops Third Straight Road Game in Loss at Maryland
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — No. 3 Purdue basketball crumbled in the second half in a 68-54 loss to Maryland on Thursday night at the Xfinity Center, falling to 23-4 overall and 12-4 in Big Ten play.
The Terrapins stole the momentum after junior forward Mason Gillis was called for a technical foul, sparking a 29-4 run to take control of the game. Braden Smith and Zach Edey contributed heavily to the Boilermakers' scoring efforts, combining for 36 points in the matchup.
However, only six players scored a point for Purdue while Maryland finished with three in double figures. Graduate guard Jahmir Young scored a game-high 20 points on just 6-of-14 shooting but went 7-of-7 from the free throw line.
After losing to Northwestern on Sunday, the Boilermakers have a one-game lead over the Wildcats in the Big Ten standings with four games left to play. They will play three of those contests inside Mackey Arena to end the regular season.
PHOTO GALLERY: Maryland 64, Purdue 58
Purdue and Maryland
Purdue Boilermakers shake hands with Maryland Terrapins before time expires during the second half at Xfinity Center.
Braden Smith
Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) attempts to pass around Maryland Terrapins guard Don Carey (0) and guard Jahmir Young (1).
Mason Gillis
Purdue Boilermakers forward Mason Gillis (0) is swarmed by Maryland Terrapins guard Ian Martinez (23) and guard Hakim Hart (13).
Zach Edey
Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) makes a move to the basket on Maryland Terrapins forward Julian Reese (10).
Mason Gillis
Purdue Boilermakers forward Mason Gillis (0) shoots a 3-point shot.
Braden smith
Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) looks to pass to forward Mason Gillis (0) as Maryland Terrapins guard Don Carey (0) defends.
Zach Edey
Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) runs down the court during the first half.
Fletcher Loyer
Purdue Boilermakers guard Fletcher Loyer (2) dribbles by Maryland Terrapins guard Jahmir Young (1).
Braden Smith
Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) shoots as Maryland Terrapins forward Donta Scott (24) slides to defend.
Mason Gillis
Purdue Boilermakers forward Mason Gillis (0) looks to pass as Maryland Terrapins guard Jahari Long (2).
Matt Painter
Purdue Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter looks onto the court during the first half.
Trey Kaufman-Renn
Maryland Terrapins forward Julian Reese (10) dribbles as Purdue Boilermakers forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) defends.
Braden Smith
Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) takes a 3-point shot during the first half.
Ethan Morton
Purdue Boilermakers guard Ethan Morton (25) stands on the court during the first half.
Braden Smith
Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) dribbles down the court as Maryland Terrapins guard Jahmir Young (1) defends.
Zach Edey
Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) secures a rebound during the first half.
Matt Painter
Purdue Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter looks onto the court during the first half.
Caleb Furst
Purdue Boilermakers forward Caleb Furst (1) and Maryland Terrapins guard Hakim Hart (13) reach for a loose ball.
Kevin Willard
Maryland Terrapins head coach Kevin Willard looks onto the court during the first half.
Braden Smith
Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) passes down to the baseline as Maryland Terrapins guard Don Carey (0) defends.
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D.J. Fezler is a staff writer for BoilermakersCountry.com. Hailing from The Region, he is from Cedar Lake in Northwest Indiana and has spent the last two years covering Purdue football and basketball.