No. 8 Maryland survives late comeback attempt from No. 24 Minnesota
After nearly blowing a 20-point lead with under three minutes left, Maryland’s perfect night from the free-throw line led them to a win.
After nearly blowing a 20-point lead with under three minutes left, Maryland’s perfect night from the free-throw line led them to a win.
The Terps were missing Sarah Te-Biasu and Saylor Poffenbarger, but a late run in the fourth quarter propelled them to the win.
Despite the loss, Maryland defense was able to hold USC star JuJu Watkins to 21 points on 7-of-19 shooting.
The Terps have faced 14 teams and three programs ranked in the AP poll this season, beating them by a combined margin of 24.6 points per game.
Maryland held a 24-point lead before the lead was trimmed to five with under a minute left. However, it closed out the game with free throws.
This marks the Terps’ second ranked win of the season as they prepare for a tough slate of Big Ten games.
Maryland displayed its dominant rebounding, recording 62 including three players with double-digit rebounds.
William & Mary will be the Terps’ last low-major opponent before conference play gets into full swing.