The Maryland men's basketball team lost at Penn State, 74-70, Feb. 7. The Terps are now 16-10 overall and 5-8 in the Big Ten. Here are four observations on the loss:
1. The Terps' NCAA Tournament hopes may be shot.
Between Purdue, Michigan State, Ohio State and Michigan, the Big Ten is certain to get at least four bids in the NCAA Tournament. Several teams -- including Nebraska (9-4 in the Big Ten), Penn State (7-6), Northwestern (6-6) and Maryland -- have been chasing after a potential fifth bid. Now ninth in the Big Ten, the Terps are no more than an afterthought in the tournament conversation.
