The Maryland men's basketball team defeated Minnesota, 77-66, Jan. 18. The Terps improved to 15-6 overall and 4-4 in the Big Ten. Here are four observations on the win:
1. Maryland badly needed a win at home to bounce back from a tough road loss.
Terps sophomore Anthony Cowan Jr. didn't mince words about how his team felt right after a potential road win at Michigan -- which would've been a huge boost to his injury-riddled team's NCAA Tournament chances -- slipped through their fingers Jan. 15.
