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    Purdue basketball suffered a 68-54 defeat on the road against Maryland, marking the team's third loss in the last four matchups. The Boilermakers fell to 23-4 overall and 12-4 in Big Ten play and now hold a one-game lead atop the conference.
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    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. 

    Purdue and Maryland

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    Purdue Boilermakers shake hands with Maryland Terrapins before time expires during the second half at Xfinity Center. 

    Braden Smith

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    Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) attempts to pass around Maryland Terrapins guard Don Carey (0) and guard Jahmir Young (1).

    Mason Gillis

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    Purdue Boilermakers forward Mason Gillis (0) is swarmed by Maryland Terrapins guard Ian Martinez (23) and guard Hakim Hart (13).

    Zach Edey

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     Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) makes a move to the basket on Maryland Terrapins forward Julian Reese (10).

    Mason Gillis

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    Purdue Boilermakers forward Mason Gillis (0) shoots a 3-point shot.

    Braden smith

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    Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) looks to pass to forward Mason Gillis (0) as Maryland Terrapins guard Don Carey (0) defends.

    Zach Edey

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    Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) runs down the court during the first half. 

    Fletcher Loyer

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    Purdue Boilermakers guard Fletcher Loyer (2) dribbles by Maryland Terrapins guard Jahmir Young (1).

    Braden Smith

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    Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) shoots as Maryland Terrapins forward Donta Scott (24) slides to defend.

    Mason Gillis

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    Purdue Boilermakers forward Mason Gillis (0) looks to pass as Maryland Terrapins guard Jahari Long (2).

    Matt Painter

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    Purdue Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter looks onto the court during the first half. 

    Trey Kaufman-Renn

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    Maryland Terrapins forward Julian Reese (10) dribbles as Purdue Boilermakers forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) defends.

    Braden Smith

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    Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) takes a 3-point shot during the first half.

    Ethan Morton

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    Purdue Boilermakers guard Ethan Morton (25) stands on the court during the first half.

    Braden Smith

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    Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) dribbles down the court as Maryland Terrapins guard Jahmir Young (1) defends. 

    Zach Edey

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    Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) secures a rebound during the first half. 

    Matt Painter

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    Purdue Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter looks onto the court during the first half.

    Caleb Furst

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    Purdue Boilermakers forward Caleb Furst (1) and Maryland Terrapins guard Hakim Hart (13) reach for a loose ball. 

    Kevin Willard

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    Maryland Terrapins head coach Kevin Willard looks onto the court during the first half. 

    Braden Smith 

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    Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) passes down to the baseline as Maryland Terrapins guard Don Carey (0) defends.

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    • Purdue Implodes in Second Half During Loss to Maryland: Maryland buried No. 3 Purdue with a 29-4 run in the second half after a technical foul on junior forward Mason Gillis. The Boilermakers have lost their last three road games, falling to 23-4 overall and 12-4 in Big Ten play. CLICK HERE 
    • Purdue, Maryland Live Blog: No. 3 Purdue basketball was back on the road for a matchup against Maryland at the Xfinity Center in College Park, Md. Relive some of the action from our live blog. CLICK HERE
    • Shot Fake Leads to Easy Basket for Braden Smith: Purdue freshman point guard Braden Smith made a savvy shot fake underneath the basket to get an easy shot to open the game on the road against Maryland on Thursday. CLICK HERE
    • Purdue Falls to No. 3 in Latest AP Top 25 Poll: Purdue dropped to No. 3 in the Associated Press Top 25 college basketball poll following a 64-58 loss to Northwestern. The Boilermakers were one of two conference teams ranked this week. CLICK HERE

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