Maryland men’s basketball used a productive final minutes to beat Indiana, 79-78. Here are a few key takeaways from the Terps’ road win.

Conference play in the Big Ten continues Sunday when Indiana plays host to Maryland on CBS. This weekend will mark the first and only scheduled meeting between the Big Ten programs this season. Maryland has been one of the hottest teams in the Big Ten since falling to 1-3 in conference play earlier this month.

The ball landed with a thud on Branch McCracken Court — a fall from grace similar to that of Indiana men’s basketball, which squandered a 4-point lead in the final 30 seconds en route to a 79-78 loss to Maryland. Indiana (14-7, 5-5 Big Ten) has lost four of its last five games. Sunday’s defeat may sting more than the others.

Indiana basketball will face Maryland on CBS with Andrew Catalon and Steve Lappas calling the game. We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn’t influence our coverage.

Ready or not, more Indiana men’s basketball is on the way. Sunday’s matchup between Indiana and Maryland is a Quad 1 opportunity for both squads, the kind of game that would be nice to have come Selection Sunday.