The Gophers started strong and led at the halftime break, but they were unable to slow Maryland and Derik Queen in a 77-71 loss Monday night at Xfinity Center in College Park, Md. The U (8-9, 0-6 Big Ten) is yet to win a conference game. It's Minnesota's ...

Maryland (12-4, 3-3) was a 15-point favorite and retook the lead with a 19-6 run midway through the second half. The Gophers have not been able to reverse the momentum once it became a game of few possessions in five of its six conference losses.

Gophers forward Dawson Garcia, shown Jan. 2 against Purdue, scored 21 points against Maryland on Monday. (Ellen Schmidt/The Associated Press)