Northwestern's Nick Martinelli sinks a last-second shot to secure a 76-74 victory over Maryland in a thrilling overtime game.
Nick Martinelli delivered a clutch baseline jumper just as the overtime buzzer sounded, propelling Northwestern to a thrilling 76-74 victory over Maryland on Thursday night. This win marked a crucial turnaround for the Wildcats, who had been struggling with a three-game losing streak. The game was a back-and-forth affair, with Northwestern holding a commanding 64-56 lead with 4:43 remaining in regulation.
However, Maryland mounted a furious comeback, closing the period on an impressive 11-2 run. Ja'Kobi Gillespie capped off this surge with a layup, tying the game at 68-68 with just 6.9 seconds left. Northwestern's Brooks Barnhizer responded with a layup attempt that bounced off the back iron, but Derik Queen secured the crucial defensive rebound. The overtime period was equally intense. Gillespie once again proved to be a key player for Maryland, tying the game at 74-74 with another layup with 6.9 seconds remaining. He then forced a turnover on the other end, poking the ball away from Ty Berry. The ball ricocheted off Maryland forward Julian Reese, giving Northwestern possession with only 0.7 seconds left on the clock. Martinelli capitalized on the opportunity, breaking free on a screen and sinking a game-winning runner in front of the Northwestern bench as his overjoyed teammates rushed onto the court. Martinelli led Northwestern with 22 points, while Barnhizer contributed 20 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists. Berry added 15 points. For Maryland, Reese paced the team with 23 points. Gillespie added 14 points, Rodney Rice chipped in 13, and Queen grabbed 14 rebounds to go along with nine points. The Terrapins were hampered by 16 turnovers throughout the game.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS MARYLAND TERRAPINS NICK MARTINELLI BROOKS BARNHIZER JA'kobi GILLESPIE JULIAN REESE BIG TEN CONFERENCE
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