COLLEGE PARK, Md. (Interstat) — David Coit scored a career-high 43 points to power Maryland to a 96-73 victory over Penn State in a Big Ten men’s basketball game Sunday at Xfinity Center. The Terrapins (7-10) built a commanding 56-26 halftime lead and never looked back. Coit, a guard, was efficient in his 39 minutes, adding four assists. Elijah Saunders added 16 points for Maryland, which shot well from the floor. The Nittany Lions (9-9), led by 47 second-half points, could not overcome the early deficit. They were more effective in transition and off turnovers but could not contain Coit. An announced crowd of 11,567 watched the game.

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (Interstat) — David Coit erupted for a season-high 43 points, spearheading a blistering first-half offensive display that propelled Maryland to a decisive 96-73 victory over Penn State in a Big Ten Conference men’s basketball game Sunday at a sold-out Xfinity Center. The Terrapins, snapping a three-game skid, improved to 7-10 overall and 1-3 in conference play. The Nittany Lions fell to 9-9 and 0-4 in the Big Ten. The most critical phase of the contest was its opening stanza, where Maryland built an insurmountable 30-point lead. The Terrapins shot a scorching 64 percent from the field in the first half, including 12 of 21 from three-point range. Coit, a junior guard from Columbus, New Jersey, was the catalyst, pouring in 29 of his points before halftime. His personal 8-0 run midway through the period, capped by a three-pointer and a converted and-one layup, stretched a 13-9 lead to 21-9 and forced an early Penn State timeout. The onslaught continued unabated, with Maryland leading by as many as 33 before settling for a 56-26 advantage at the break. Penn State, which scored 47 points in the second half, never threatened the lead. The Nittany Lions chipped the deficit down to 18 points on several occasions, but each mini-run was answered by the Terrapins, often by Coit. He finished 15 of 25 from the field and 8 of 16 from beyond the arc, adding four assists in 39 minutes. His 43-point outing followed a 30-point performance in a loss to Southern California earlier in the week. Maryland’s offensive efficiency was historic, posting an offensive rating of 143.1 points per 100 possessions. The Terrapins assisted on 18 of their 33 made field goals and dominated the glass with 11 offensive rebounds, leading to 13 second-chance points. Solomon Washington of New Orleans provided a dominant interior presence with 11 rebounds, including five on the offensive end, to go with six points and two blocks. Penn State was led by Kayden Mingo of Farmingdale, New York, who scored 19 points and dished out five assists. Dominick Stewart of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, added 17 points, and Eli Rice of Gallatin, Tennessee, contributed 13. The Nittany Lions shot a respectable 50 percent from the field but were undone by Maryland’s torrid pace and their own seven first-half turnovers, which the Terps converted into 13 points. The game’s tempo and offensive output defied pregame expectations, as the combined 169 points sailed over the over/under line of 148. Maryland also covered the pregame spread, having been installed as a 2.5-point favorite. For Maryland, the win provides a crucial confidence boost amid a challenging season. Elijah Saunders of Phoenix scored 16 points, Darius Adams of Manchester, New Jersey, had 14, and Andre Mills of Boston added nine. The Terrapins will look to build on the performance when they travel to face Illinois on Wednesday. Penn State, still searching for its first Big Ten win, will host Wisconsin on Thursday. The Nittany Lions’ defense, which entered the game allowing 73.4 points per contest, will need significant reinforcement after yielding a season-worst point total to the Terrapins. Attendance at the Xfinity Center was 11,567.

Preview: Penn State Nittany Lions at Maryland Terrapins COLLEGE PARK, Md. (Interstat) — Two Big Ten men’s basketball teams seeking to reverse recent slides will meet Sunday when the Penn State Nittany Lions visit the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center. Penn State (9-8) has lost four consecutive games, most recently a 71-60 home defeat to UCLA on Wednesday. Maryland (6-10) has dropped five straight, including an 88-71 loss at Southern California on Tuesday. The matchup features two guards capable of offensive outbursts. Penn State’s Dominick Stewart is coming off a team-high 16-point performance in 36 minutes against UCLA. Maryland will counter with David Coit, who exploded for 30 points against USC, marking a season high for the Terrapins. Both teams have struggled in conference play. The Nittany Lions’ current skid includes narrow losses to Michigan and Illinois, while the Terrapins have faced a tough early Big Ten schedule with defeats to Indiana, Oregon and UCLA. Penn State holds the better overall record, but has yet to win a true road game this season, going 0-3. Maryland is 5-3 at home in College Park. The Nittany Lions’ offense will look to Stewart, Josh Reed (12 points vs. UCLA) and Eli Rice (14 points vs. UCLA) to generate scoring after being held under 73 points in each of their last four losses. Maryland will rely on Coit’s hot hand and support from Darius Adams, who scored 11 points against USC. This game represents a critical opportunity for both squads to gain momentum before the heart of the conference schedule. Following this contest, Penn State hosts Wisconsin on Jan. 22, while Maryland travels to face Illinois on Jan. 21. Tip-off is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026.