No. 6 Virginia erased an 11-point halftime deficit to beat Maryland, 87-83, in College Park. Pharrel Payne led the Terps with 20 points, while Kaden House added 17 and Mike McNair Jr. scored 15. Maryland’s 42 bench points and strong first half weren’t enough to stop Virginia’s comeback.

By the Numbers
  • 87-83: Virginia’s final score over Maryland.
  • 11 points: Maryland’s halftime lead.
  • 20 points: Pharrel Payne’s team-high total.
  • 42 points: Maryland’s bench production.
  • 16,908: Attendance at XFINITY Center.
Yes, But

Maryland built its largest lead against a top-10 team since 2015, but Virginia responded with a second-half 9-0 run and overcame 17 turnovers to remain unbeaten.

What’s Next

Maryland returns to XFINITY Center on Nov. 16 to host Alcorn State.

Bottom Line

The Terps showed they can challenge an elite opponent, but sustaining a lead through the second half remains the difference between a statement win and a close loss.