The ball landed with a thud on Branch McCracken Court — a fall from grace similar to that of Indiana men’s basketball, which squandered a 4-point lead in the final 30 seconds en route to a 79-78 loss to Maryland. Indiana (14-7, 5-5 Big Ten) has lost four of its last five games. Sunday’s defeat may sting more than the others.

Maryland men’s basketball used a productive final minutes to beat Indiana, 79-78. Here are a few key takeaways from the Terps’ road win.

Indiana hosts Maryland in a key Big Ten Conference game, one that the Hoosiers need to bolster their NCAA Tournament resume.

The Hoosiers stormed back to take a late lead against Maryland, but botched the final two possessions in a disheartening loss at Assembly Hall.

Maryland men’s basketball narrowly escaped Bloomington, Indiana, with a win Sunday afternoon, taking down Indiana, 79-78. After leading for much of the game, Rodney Rice was called upon to bail the Terps out,

The Indiana Hoosiers host the Maryland Terrapins in Big Ten play. Keep up with the action, including highlights, here.