No. 7 Maryland beats Northwestern 76-67 for 9th straight win

Maryland forward Jalen Smith scores a basket on Northwestern during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 76-67. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Northwestern guard Boo Buie dribbles up court against Maryland during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Maryland forward Jalen Smith (25) goes up for a basket against Northwestern forward Robbie Beran during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Maryland forward Jalen Smith (25) dunks on Northwestern forward Jared Jones (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 76-67. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) talks with Northwestern guard Boo Buie (0) as they final seconds of the second half of an NCAA college basketball game run out, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 76-67. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Northwestern forward A.J. Turner works the floor against Maryland during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Maryland forward Jalen Smith shoots a free throw against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)