Julian Reese and Maryland blow out Grand Canyon 81-49 in March Madness

Maryland guard DeShawn Harris-Smith, left, celebrates a three-point basket with guard Selton Miguel during the second half against Grand Canyon in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 21, 2025, in Seattle.

Maryland guard DeShawn Harris-Smith, left, celebrates a three-point basket with guard Selton Miguel during the second half against Grand Canyon in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 21, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)


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SEATTLE — Julian Reese had 18 points and nine rebounds, and fourth-seeded Maryland pounded No. 13 seed Grand Canyon 81-49 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Ja'Kobi Gillespie added 16 points for the Terrapins, who will play No. 12 Colorado State on Sunday in the second round of the West Region. Derik Queen finished with 12 points and 15 boards, becoming the first Maryland freshman with a double-double in the tournament since Jalen Smith in 2019. Tyon Grant-Foster led Grand Canyon with 23 points.

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