Kevin Willard offered an unusual take on the offense’s struggles at the 3-point line in the first half of Maryland’s loss to Marquette.

In three games for Maryland men’s basketball, Derik Queen hasn’t disappointed. But there’s still room for the Baltimore resident to grow. That became evident after halftime of the Terps’ 84-53 rout of Florida A&M Monday night at Xfinity Center in College Park.

As tune-ups go, Maryland men’s basketball hopes the first three games of the season will pay dividends down the road. Particularly Friday when Marquette visits Xfinity Center. Last season, the Golden Eagles (2-0) met back-to-back national champion UConn in the Big East Tournament final,

Last season was disappointing for Maryland basketball. Bringing in a highly-touted freshman class to complement returning stars Jahmir Young and Donta Scott seemed like a recipe for success.

Maryland men’s basketball got off to a 15-0 against Florida A&M and never let up, riding it to an 84-53 victory Monday night at Xfinity Center. Aggressive defense and tempo on offense helped the Terps jump out early and stay ahead.