Maryland Buzzer-Beater & Sweet 16 Upsets | NCAA Tournament 2024
Derik Queen’s buzzer-beater stole the show, sending Maryland surging into the Sweet 16 of the 2024 NCAA Tournament! The Terrapins’ dramatic 72-71 victory over Colorado State was just one highlight of a weekend dominated by major upsets and stunning finishes. Top seeds mostly advanced, but the competition also saw UConn‘s title defence end, and John Calipari’s Arkansas delivered a major blow. The Sweet 16 is set, and it looks like a showdown. Check the latest updates on BYU vs. Alabama, Maryland vs. Florida, and Arkansas vs. Texas Tech.Only four conferences are represented, showcasing the intense level of competition this year. News Directory 3 has the latest on all the action. Discover what’s next for the remaining teams.
Derik Queen‘s Buzzer-beater Sends maryland Terrapins to Sweet 16
Updated June 01, 2025
Freshman Derik Queen’s last-second shot propelled (4) Maryland to a thrilling 72-71 victory over (12) colorado State, marking the first true game-winning buzzer beater in the NCAA Tournament since 2023. The dramatic finish highlighted a weekend where top seeds largely prevailed, though some conventional powerhouses faltered.
Queen’s heroics capped a game that saw Colorado State’s Jalen Lake hit a go-ahead 3-pointer just moments before. The terrapins now advance to the Sweet 16, joining other notable programs.
John Calipari’s (10) Arkansas Razorbacks also advanced, upsetting (2) St. John’s 75-66. Simultaneously occurring, Calipari’s former team, (3) Kentucky, secured their spot with an 84-75 victory over (6) Illinois, led by Lamont Butler.
the Sweet 16 schedule is set to feature matchups including (6) BYU vs. (2) Alabama, (4) Maryland vs. (1) Florida, adn (10) Arkansas vs. (3) Texas Tech. The SEC boasts a record seven teams in this round, while only four conferences are represented overall.
Conversely, (8) UConn’s quest for a three-peat ended, and (2) St.John’s, despite a resurgence under Rick Pitino, faces challenges in securing NIL support.
What’s next
The Sweet 16 promises exciting matchups as teams vie for a spot in the Elite Eight. Fans can anticipate intense competition and potential upsets as the tournament progresses.