Maryland Terrapins vs Northwestern Wildcats

College Basketball

Maryland

10-16

74-78

Final

Northwestern

11-16

Welsh-Ryan Arena

Lead tracker

MD leadsBiggest lead MD 6, NU 12

NU leads

Team	1H	2H	T
MD	34	40	74
NU	35	43	78

Who won: Northwestern 78-74

The Northwestern Wildcats beat the Maryland Terrapins 78-74 on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Nick Martinelli led the Northwestern in points (29). Andre Mills led the Maryland in points (39).

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Martinelli's 29 points lead Northwestern over Maryland 78-74

Nick Martinelli scored 29 points to lead Northwestern to a 78-74 victory over Maryland on Wednesday night to end a five-game losing streak.

What it means

Maryland 2-8 on the road; Northwestern 8-7 at home.

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Game info

Venue: Welsh-Ryan Arena, Evanston, IL · Attendance 4,974
Officials: Larry Scirotto (Referee), D.J. Carstensen (Referee), Randy Richardson (Referee)