Tre Holloman's Buzzer-Beater Stuns Maryland as Spartans Secure Road Win
What a wild finish in College Park! The No. 8 Michigan State Spartans just pulled off an electrifying 58-55 win over No. 16 Maryland, thanks to a jaw-dropping half-court buzzer-beater from junior guard Tre Holloman. This game had all the drama you could ask for—lead changes, clutch shots, and a finish that will be talked about for a long time.
Michigan State had control late in the game, leading by seven before Maryland stormed back with a 7-0 run to tie it up. The Terrapins had a chance to take the lead in the final seconds, but Ja'Kobi Gillespie’s deep three just missed. That’s when Holloman took matters into his own hands. With time expiring, he launched a desperation heave from half-court—and it went in! The Spartans bench exploded, the crowd was stunned, and Michigan State secured its fourth straight win in dramatic fashion.
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Freshman guard Jase Richardson led the Spartans with 15 points and eight rebounds, matching junior forward Jaxon Kohler for the team-high in boards. Michigan State got off to a solid start, leading 11-4 early, but Maryland fought back with strong play from freshman center Derik Queen and junior guard Ja’Kobi Gillespie. The Terrapins managed to take a narrow 23-21 lead into halftime after a buzzer-beating jumper from fifth-year guard Selton Miguel.
It was a defensive battle in the first half, with both teams shooting under 30% and struggling to get into an offensive rhythm. But things picked up in the second half. The Spartans regained the lead right away with an and-1 from Kohler, and from there, it was a back-and-forth affair. Riley Rice caught fire for Maryland, scoring 20 points and keeping the Terrapins in it with clutch shots, including a three-pointer that tied the game at 39.
With just over three minutes to play, redshirt freshman guard Jeremy Fears Jr. knocked down a crucial three-pointer to give the Spartans some breathing room. But Maryland refused to go away, cutting the lead to just two with 42 seconds left. Then, things got chaotic. Holloman made a bad pass, leading to a foul that sent Gillespie to the free-throw line, where he tied the game. Michigan State had a chance to win it but came up empty, giving Maryland one last shot. Gillespie's three-point attempt missed, setting up Holloman’s unforgettable moment.
The Spartans are now 23-5 overall and 14-3 in the Big Ten, keeping them firmly in the conference title race. Next up, they return home for another big matchup against No. 11 Wisconsin on Saturday. But for now, they’ll be celebrating one of the most thrilling finishes of the season. What a game!
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