Maryland Routs Bucknell 96-67 in Opener
Andre Mills posted 22 points and 11 rebounds as Maryland began the season with a 13th straight opening-day win.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Basketball
Maryland defeated Bucknell 96-67 in its season opener on November 2. Four of Maryland's five starters finished in double figures, and the Terrapins outrebounded the Bison 54-32.
Why it matters
The win extends Maryland's streak of season-opening victories to 13 and gives the Terrapins an early statement ahead of a tougher test. For Maryland (state) fans, it signals a deep, balanced rotation.
Andre Mills recorded his second career double-double with 22 points and 11 rebounds, while Maryland shot 38% from the floor in the first half and 55% in the second. The Terrapins outscored Bucknell's offense with a 21-5 run to close the first half.
The players
Andre Mills
Maryland forward whose 22-point, 11-rebound performance was his second career double-double.
Aleksander Pachucki
Bucknell guard who led all scorers with 23 points, including seven 3-pointers.
The details
Maryland led 44-30 at halftime after a 21-5 run over the final seven minutes of the first half, aided by Bucknell's foul trouble, as three Bison players each picked up three fouls. Kaden House scored 14 points, going 6-for-6 from the free-throw line, and Pharrel Payne added 13 as Maryland opened the second half with a 6-0 run. Aleksander Pachucki led Bucknell with 23 points, 21 of them from seven 3-pointers.
Timeline
November 2, 2026: Maryland defeats Bucknell 96-67 in its season opener.
Saturday night: Maryland plays Georgetown at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
Season Trajectory
The 13th straight season-opening win extends a long-running pattern for Maryland entering the regular season. Scoring 96 points in an opener, the most in 16 years, suggests the Terrapins have a deeper offensive rotation than in recent seasons.
Maryland's balanced scoring, with four starters in double figures, gives fantasy managers and bettors a clearer read on the rotation heading into the Georgetown game. The Terrapins' 54-32 rebounding edge is a useful indicator of frontcourt depth for early-season lineup decisions.
The takeaway
Maryland's early balance across its starting lineup, not one star, is what separates a deep team from a top-heavy one. Watch whether the Terrapins sustain the rebounding edge against Georgetown.
What happens next
Maryland faces Georgetown on Saturday night at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
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