Kevin Willard offered an unusual take on the offense’s struggles at the 3-point line in the first half of Maryland’s loss to Marquette.

Here are three takeaways from the game. The Terps survived their first test of the season While still a loss, the Terps playing this well against one of the country’s best should be a positive sign for Maryland fans.

Julian Reese is the lone active player left from Maryland men’s basketball’s 2022-23 NCAA tournament team. The senior has a unique perspective on the value of an effective press defense, which worked well for coach Kevin Willard in his first season at the helm.

The Terps could not protect a four-point lead at halftime and missed crucial free throws down the stretch in a loss to No. 15 Marquette.

Joshua Sampson breaks down three things to look for as Maryland faces No. 15 Marquette on Nov. 15 in the Terps' first big test of the season.

Mitchell hit a pair of free throws and Maryland fell to No. 15 Marquette, 78-74. After the final buzzer sounded, Harris-Smith walked across the court and toward the tunnel, a white towel draped over his head and his shoulders slumped.

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