Going into the game the Terps were actually 3-2 in the ACC going into the game. However this loss started a five game ACC losing streak. Jesse Martin led the team in scoring with 14 points.
The lone January 27th win for the Terps was a big one. A blowout win where they scored over 100 for the 4th time all season and for the first time against a big conference opponent. Obinna Ekezie led the way with 22 points. Steve Francis pitched in another 21 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals.
The Terps had a 7 point halftime lead, but ultimately Brendan Haywood and the Tar Heels were too much for the Terps. Haywood was supremely efficient shooting 7/9 from the field and 10/11 from the line to score 24 points. Juan Dixon led the team with 22 points, but was only 8/20 from the field.
Just read the game recap (link above) if you don't know what happened.
Four years later the Terps were able to get a little revenge against the Blue Devils this time in Durham. Nik-Caner Medley exploded for 25 points on 8/13 shooting. He also had had 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 steals. Ekene Ibekwe pitched in 15 off the bench.
The Terps came into the game riding high, winning six of its last seven games including a road win over #1 UNC. This was my first Maryland-Duke home game and it started out so well. The Terps were up by 9 going into the half. James Gist already had 14 points, and fan favorite was one rebound shy of a double double with 12 points and 9 rebounds at the break. Duke completely dominated the second half out scoring the Terps by 18. The second half outburst was led by DeMarcus Nelson who poured in 19 points in the second half. The loss sent the Terps into a tailspin as they finished the regular season on a 2-6 run.
Yet another January 27th loss where the Terps were up going into half time. This time they were up 11 on the Eagles thanks to great defense on BC's top two scorers - Tyrese Rice and Rakim Sanders (7 combined points in the half). The Terps couldn't keep that duo locked down in the second half though as the pair combined for 19 points in the second half. This loss started a lot of the controversy that surrounded Coach Gary Williams in the middle of ACC play.
- Shane
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