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Maryland ends Colorado State’s unexpected success in March Madness

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Derik Queen just etched his name into Maryland basketball history.

At the buzzer, Queen made the game-winning shot against No. 12 Colorado State, propelling the No. 14 Terrapins to the Sweet 16 to face the Florida Gators, the champions of the SEC tournament.

Maryland Terrapins center Derik Queen (25) drives to the basket against Colorado State Rams forward Jaylen Crocker-Johnson (8) in the first half at Climate Pledge Arena.

Maryland Terrapins center Derik Queen (25) drives to the basket against Colorado State Rams forward Jaylen Crocker-Johnson (8) in the first half at Climate Pledge Arena. Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Trailing by one with 3.7 seconds left on the clock, Queen got the inbounds pass and dribbled toward the basket before taking a fadeaway shot from the side of the net that fell to clinch the 72-71 victory over the Rams on Sunday.

As soon as the basket dropped, Queen flexed along the side of the court, and he was mobbed by his Maryland teammates in celebration.

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