After a Christmas Day loss to Purdue in which Maryland made just 10 of 21 free throws, the team looked revitalized in Monday’s win over the Badgers. The Terrapins made 80% of their foul shots and converted at a 64% clip from the field in the second half. Plus, there was energy on both ends of the floor and even more from the bench, a buoy at the end of a close game.
The chemistry built on the road trip may have played a part in helping Maryland to its first road win against a top-10 team since 2008.
“It’s obviously just brought us a lot closer, it’s brought us together,” guard Aaron Wiggins said. “Being all around each other, we had to grow, we had to really treat each other like family. I think it’s really good for us. We got to know the ins-and-outs of each other.”