No. 4 Maryland took down No. 12 Colorado State in the best game of March Madness thus far on Sunday night.
For a few moments, it looked as though Colorado State had pulled out the upset. Trailing 70–68 with less than 30 seconds to play, the Rams swung the ball around to senior Jalen Lake, who drilled a three to take the lead and get the crowd going wild.
Maryland had one chance to respond. After bringing the ball in with less than five seconds to play, Terps center Derik Queen drove into the lane, stepped outside, and put the ball up off the glass.
The buzzer sounded, and the shot fell. Maryland wins, 72–71.
MARYLAND MADNESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TERPS WIN IT! pic.twitter.com/NO0UozXVyj
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) March 24, 2025
While it was undoubtedly a thrilling moment, it also left some fans with a bad taste in their mouth because they thought Queen got away with a travel on the play. Replays show that it is, indeed, kind of close on that charge.
Cool shot….
How many steps are allowed nowadays? https://t.co/1fHN9k98ai
— JJ Cooper (@jjcoop36) March 24, 2025
Is this not a travel? https://t.co/4HqzQExqFw
— Aubrey Hayden (@aub_hayden) March 24, 2025
Am I missing something…This looks like a travel? 3 steps? https://t.co/eM85Bh1fu1
— Mr. SOUNDOFF (@johnsears) March 24, 2025
I mean, he picks up the ball and takes three steps before shooting. Should have been called for traveling. https://t.co/l6S5Cgj8TW
— Jeremy Art (@jeremyart) March 24, 2025
Traveled. https://t.co/bU0BFgEcEr
— Jeff Linder (@jtlinder) March 24, 2025
Rams fans will no doubt hold on to that moment in frustration for some time as they look toward next season. That said, it’s tough to imagine a ref blowing the whistle for a travel on anything less than four steps in this particular situation.
With the win, Maryland advances to the Sweet 16, where they will face off against the Florida Gators.
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