Derik Queen scored 18 of his 22 points in the second half, including the game-winning free throws, to lead Maryland over Villanova.

Derik Queen knocked down two free throws with 19 seconds left to complete a second-half Maryland comeback and the Terrapins beat Villanova 76-75 to win the Saatva Empire Classic on Sunday afternoon.

Queen’s two free throws with 19 seconds to play were the decisive points in a 76-75 win in the Empire Classic. The Terps, who were playing away from College Park for the first time, trailed by 13 early in the second half before the 6-foot-10 center took over; he finished with 22 points, 11 rebounds and five assists.

Villanova forward Eric Dixon scored a game-high 38 points but missed a game-winning shot attempt at the buzzer.

The Wildcats led by 40-28 at halftime, but no other players stepped up enough in the second half to stop Maryland from coming back.

Maryland men’s basketball battled to the final second Sunday in a gritty 76-75 win over Villanova at Prudential Center. There were nine lead changes in the game’s closing six minutes, with both teams repeatedly hitting clutch shots and free throws.

Maryland’s offense has been best with the pair, but so far this season, Reese hasn’t found much of a rhythm — or been given many chances to.