Maryland vs. Virginia Live Blog

FINAL SCORE -- UMD 60 UVA 74 -- Terps just not able to make shots when they needed to.

2nd Half 1:48 remaining UMD 60 UVA 72-- Paying fans and students are starting to exit, as UVA hits its free throws to expand their lead.

2nd Half 2:50 remaining UMD 58 UVA 63 -- The Terps have all the momentum, but just cannot get the ball in the basket, three consecutive trips down floor the Terps were not able to convert.

2nd Half 5:38 remaining UMD 57 UVA 63 -- The crowd has risen to their feet as the Terps are now down by 6.

2nd Half 7:59 remaining UMD 50 UVA 60 -- An assist by Mychal Parker and a slam home by Dino Gregory help keep the Terrapins in this one. Although, it seems as if Virginia either makes a shot, or grabs the offensive rebound.

2nd Half 11:17 remaining UMD 44 UVA 53 -- Berend Weijs hits a skyhook, and Pe'Shon Howard drives the court to give the Terps offense a shot in the arm. Now if the Terps could grab a rebound, this game could be close.

2nd Half 15:37 remaining UMD 40 UVA 49 -- With the shot clock winding down, Adrian Bowie is able to complete the and one play. Giving the Maryland faithful a much needed boost of energy. However, the Terps were not able to make up any ground from their first half deficit.

End of 1st Half UMD 33 UVA 37 -- Terps trail at the half where Jordan Williams leads the scoring with 11. For Virginia, Sammy Zeglinski leads with 14 points.

1st Half 3:04 remaining UMD 25 UVA 29 -- Maryland fell a bit behind UVA in the last few minutes. 22 of the Terps points are from Williams (7), Gregory (8) and Stoglin (7).

1st Half 7:36 remaining UMD 18 UVA 18 -- UVA is on fire from behind the arc, making four of six this afternoon.

1st Half 11:52 remaining UMD 11 UVA 13 -- UVA drained three 3s, and Dino Gregory has score six points of his own, as the Terrapins trail early.

1st Half 15:55 remaining UMD 5 UVA 4 -- Maryland scored first, but UVA has kept things close in the first part of the half

Maryland vs. Florida State Live Blog

Final Score UMD 78 FSU 62 - The Terrapins led an efficient offense winding down the clock in the latter stages of the 2nd half. FSU could not keep up with the effective Terps offense in the second half, being outscored 40-25. The Terps hope to continue tonight's great team effort into their remaining ACC schedule as well as the ACC tournament. Thanks for listening on WMUCSports.com and following the action on the WMUC Sports Men's Basketball Live Blog!

2nd Half 1:55 remaining UMD 72 FSU 58 - Hauk Palsson sank a three pointer but couldn't get it off before the shot clock expired, then FSU traveled on the ensuing possession. Dino Gregory hit a turn-around jumper at the free throw line to push the UMD lead to 14. Terrell Stoglin hit a 3 with a hand in his face with the shot clock winding down. Derwin Kitchen hit a 3 of his own for FSU. FSU Timeout.

2nd Half 3:41 remaining UMD 67 FSU 55 - The Seminoles are having to look more and more for outside shooting to eliminate this deficit, but the Terps' D isn't giving them any open looks. The Terps are holding onto their double-digit lead heading into the final media timeout.

2nd Half 4:52 remaining UMD 67 FSU 53 - Hauk Palsson entered the game and passed up a couple looks before turning it over to the Seminoles, but FSU couldn't convert. Dino Gregory checked back in for Hauk and forced an FSU travel down low. Michael Snaer was able to drive on the Terps defense and convert. Dino Gregory made a deep 2 for UMD before FSU called timeout.

2nd Half 8:15 remaining UMD 64 FSU 51 - Jordan Williams takes a rest on the bench and receives a great ovation from the Comcast Center. Dino Gregory hit a baseline jumper but Okaro White answered with a lay-up for FSU. Gregory drove off the baseline for another bucket and completed a three point play after being fouled. FSU's offense has continued to sputter and they giving up plenty of free throws for the Terps, already having 8 team fouls at the 9:22 mark. Adrian Bowie added another 2 from the line and gave the Terps a 15 point lead. Deividas Dulkys drove in for an FSU basket, but the Terps were made two more free throws. The Terps are in control right now.

2nd Half 11:55 remaining UMD 53 FSU 44 - Dino Gregory continues to block shots for Maryland, leading to Sean Mosley drawing a foul on an offensive rebound. Mosley made both shots and Terrell Stoglin added 2 more points for the Terps on a fast break. FSU's offense has slowed down in the second half, but Terrance Shannon was able to help out, making a mid-range jump shot. Terrell Stoglin hit a 3 to stretch the UMD lead to 9.

2nd Half 14:59 remaining UMD 46 FSU 41 - The Terps nearly threw away their opening possession but were able to recover to feed Jordan Williams for a basket below the rim. Sean Mosley quickly stole the ball and ran down the floor for a lay-up, extending the Terp lead. The Terps had another chance to score but couldn't knock down a pair of threes. The Terps' defense has been strong in the early going, but has been hindered by two fouls. FSU converted two free throws but Dino Gregory and Terrell Stoglin answered with jumpers. The Terps continue to hold the lead.

End of 1st Half UMD 38 FSU 37 - The UMD offense has surrendered a few turnovers leading to FSU points. Adrian Bowie answered with a bucket for the Terps. FSU was able to dictate the pace of the game leading up to halftime, gaining an advantage on the glass coupled with the Terps' turnovers. Dino Gregory failed to convert on the final shot of the half. Deividas Dulkys of FSU leads all scorers with 11 points at the half.

1st Half 3:52 remaining UMD 34 FSU 27 - The Terps continue to force FSU fouls on both ends of the floor, getting into the bonus with just over 5 minutes to go in the first half. Jordan Williams makes 1 of 2 free throws on the 'Noles' 7th foul. Pe'Shon is allowed to shoot an open 3 and makes it, bouncing it high off the rim. The Terrapins continue to control the pace in this game.

1st Half 6:20 remaining UMD 30 FSU 24 - James Padgett made his first basket of the game while spelling Jordan Williams. Andrian Bowie had an impressive drive on the FSU defense for another 2 points. Jordan Williams found some room down low for another Terps basket, forcing an FSU timeout. Terps are on a 17-6 run.

1st Half 7:56 remaining UMD 24 FSU 23 - Jordan Williams hit both free throws before grabbing a rebound on the defensive end, leading to a Hauk Palsson 3, tying the game. Adrian Bowie made another trip to the line after drawing a foul in the lane, making 1 of 2 free throws. Luke Loucks was left open by the Terps and drains a 3 for FSU. Pe'Shon Howard answered with a 3 of his own. Dino Gregory made a quick 2 off a spin move before Luke Loucks threw it away, but the Terps failed to capitalize.

1st Half 11:58 remaining UMD 13 FSU 18 - Sean Mosley couldn't cash in on a pair of free throws and neither could Dino Gregory underneath coming out of the timeout. Andrian Bowie made a layup underneath with a foul and completed the 3-point play. Terrance Shannon added to the FSU lead before Bowie hit another layup in transition for UMD. The Terps let Luke Loucks drive right down the lane for 2. UMD will be shooting free throws coming out of the timeout.

1st Half 14:42 remaining UMD 8 FSU 14 - Sean Mosley made a quick 3 out of the timeout as the Terrapins try to climb back from an early deficit. Terrell Stoglin pulled up for another 3 to get the Terps within 1 after an FSU turnover. Michael Snaer countered for the 'Noles in transition after Stoglin's bucket. FSU opened it up a little more with a Derwin Kitchen 3.

1st Half 18:06 remaining UMD 2 FSU 9 - Deividad Dulkys opened the scoring with six quick points in the first minute and a half. Sean Mosley was able to find a little bit of room under the basket for the first points for the Terrapins. After another Dulkys 3, the Terrapins call timeout.

Maryland-Florida State Preview

The Terps welcome Florida State to the Comcast Center tonight looking continue to win in the ACC coming off a 87-80 win against NC State on Sunday. A win tonight would bring the Terps to a 7-6 record in the ACC and potentially move them up in the ACC tournament bracket. The Seminoles (9-3 in the ACC) look to keep pace with Duke and North Carolina at the top of the conference standings, sitting one game behind the Tar Heels (10-2 in the ACC) and in shooting distance of the Blue Devils (12-1 in the ACC) at the top of the ACC slate.

Maryland will continue to rely on big performances by Jordan Williams and hope that freshman Terrell Stoglin continues to shine after being named ACC Rookie of the Week. Stoglin had a pair of 25-point games (Virginia Tech, NC State) an is averaging 19.8 points and 6.5 assists in his last four games. The Terps have also improved their free throwing shooting in recent games after starting off the year with dismal free throw shooting numbers. They have had a .898 free throw percentage in their last two games, a mark that coach Gary Williams and Terps fans are glad to see.

Florida State is looking for another great balanced team effort coming off their 84-66 win over Wake Forest on Saturday. Four 'Noles scored at least 13 points in the contest (Bernard James, Okaro White, Deividas Dulkys, and Ian Miller) and will hope to stay hot tonight against the Terps. They will miss Chris Singleton tonight, their great All-American candidate and defending ACC Defensive Player of the Year.

The Terps are hoping to win a big game against a tough, top-tier ACC foe tonight over Florida State. Maryland rounds out their ACC schedule with games at North Carolina and Miami and a home tilt with Virginia. Florida State will look to keep their spot near the top of the ACC and win for the first time at the Comcast Center. Be sure to follow the action on WMUCSports.com and right here on the WMUC Sports Men's Basketball Live Blog.

2/9 vs Longwood

Final Score: MD 106 LU 5T2he carnage at Comcast is over. In what was a blowout from beginning to end, Maryland improves to 16-8 on the season. Gary has now passed John Wooden on the all time wins list with 665.

4:00: MD 102 LU 47- Ersin Levent has made it into the game now, sending what's left of the crowd into a frenzy.

6:20: MD 95 LU 42- A nifty and-1 for Hawk has the Terps nearing 100 for the evening. Antwan Carter still the only Lancer with double digits in any stat- he has 13 points, 3 more than what Stoglin has this half

9:05: MD 85 LU 35- Maryland once beat NJIT 138-21, so the 50 point lead doesnt seem as impressive. Looks like Williams might end up with that double double after all, he's at 7 points, but he only needs 1 foul to foul out of the game.

11:52: MD 72 LU 33- Maryland has 42 boards to Longwood's 16- hardly an unexpected stat. Howard had been treated for a bloody nose, but he seems to be alright now. Every posession for the Terps involves at least 4 passes it seems.

13:21: MD 69 LU 31- Gregory has the Terps' only double double with 1o pts- 10 rebs. Hawk has 10 pts as well- a career high. Gary Williams is really trying to get his entire team playing time. 10 guys with at least 5 min.

15:17: MD 64 LU 27- Mosley has 18 points so far. The fact that it's a season high just goes to show how far he is from preseason expectations.

2nd half 17:20: MD 59 LU 24- Jordan Williams doesn't seem too concerned about recording a double double tonight. He has just 3 points and 7 rebs. Every touch is a nifty pass.

Halftime: MD 50 LU 22- Mychal Parker has finally gotten into a game. That leaves Ersin Levent and Ashton Pankey as the only Terps who havent made an appearance.

2:50: MD 42 LU 20- A Pe'shon Howard 3 pushes the lead back to 18. Berend Weijs makes a rare appearance. It's all fun and games for Maryland, except that they've hit 4-18 from downtown.

7:33: MD 31 LU 12- Our third TV timeout finds Williams on the bench with 2 quick fouls for Maryland. Big man Antwan Carter has 9 points for the Lancers.

10:50: MD 28 LU 11- So far we've seen 8 players for Maryland: Bowie, Mosley, Howard, Stoglin, Gregory, Paulsson, Padgett, Tucker, Williams. That's more than we saw against Duke a week ago.

13:04: MD 21 LU 7- This is fun. Maryland is absolutely dominating the pace of the game so far, getting open shots and offensive boards at will. Stoglin has come in and missed 2 open 3's already.

15:39: MD 14 LU 5- First TV timeout. Terps showing aggresivness on the offensive boards, with 6 already.

17:06: MD 11 LU 2- Longwood finally gets on the board on a layup over Williams.

19:11 remaining: MD 2 LU 0- Nobody can seem to indbound the ball. 3 straight turnovers in that area

It's game time! The Maryland Terrapins are squaring off against the Longwood Lancers tonight at the Comcast Center. Here are your starting lineups.

For Longwood (8-18, independent)
G: Jeremiah Bowman
G :Martiz Washington
G: Aaron Mitchell
G: Durann Neil
C: Antwan Carter

For Maryland (15-8, 5-3)
G: Adrian Bowie
G: Pe'Shon Howard
G: Sean Mosley
F: Dino Gregory
C: Jordan Williams

Taking Advantage of Turnovers

Today Sean Mosley stressed that you can’t beat Duke while making mistakes because they will take advantage. While Gary Williams added that his team should strive to never make mistakes he did agree that it seemed as if Duke took advantage of turnovers more than other teams. This seemed to be begging for a statistical analysis. When I hinted to Patrick Stevens of D1scourse.com during the press conference via twitter (where you can follow me @sconnolly114) that he should investigate this he gave me a look and shook his head. Alas, I was left to do the analysis myself while bored in class. Let’s get right to the chart.

Note: BC and FSU don't make their points off turnovers available through their season stats, game notes, or game box scores.

So Duke doesn't get the most points per turnover, that title belongs to NC State. However, the Duke gets 5 more points per game off of turnovers so you could argue that Duke does make the most of other teams' mistakes.

For the Terps - they are middle of the pack in terms of points per turnover, but they second in conference in both opponent's to/g and points off turnovers per game. This shouldn't be too surprising as the Terps have pressed opponents for most of the season forcing a lot of turnovers, but sometimes failing to convert on those fast break opportunities.

Maryland vs Clemson Live Blog

Final Score - UMD 79 Clemson 77 - Jordan Williams gave Maryland some breathing room with 1:49 left to play with two free throws. A careless foul by Andre Young sent Adrian Bowie to the line for a one-and-one, but Bowie failed to convert. He was fouled again after another Clemson miss and was able to push the Maryland lead to 7 with 40 seconds left. Clemson was able to respond with a 3 however and won't go away with less than a minute to go. The Tigers failed to steal the Terps' inbound out of a timeout and were forced to foul Terrell Stoglin, who made two free throws. Demontez Stitt made a miraculous 3-point play to cut the lead to 3 with 23.6 seconds to play and another 3-pointer with 14.7 to play to pull the Tigers to within 1. Sean Mosley made 2 free throws but the Tigers got one more chance down by 3 with 12.2 seconds left. Devin Booker cut the Terp lead to 1 with 1.6 left to play, leading to one final heave for the Tigers after two Cliff Tucker free throws. Demontez Stitt was just off and the Terps hold on to win, 79-77!

2nd Half 2:10 remaining - UMD 69 Clemson 66 - Dino Gregory has stepped up out of the timeout for the Terrapins with two quick baskets. Maryland's defense has improved coming out of the timeout forcing a few turnovers and a Clemson offensive foul. Bryan Narcisse fouled out on a Cliff Tucker drive to the basket. Narcisse finished with 4 points in relief of Tanner Smith, who injured his knee Tuesday at Chapel Hill. Andre Young continued to hit from outside for the Tigers but Cliff Tucker responded with a 3-pointer of his own. The Terps hold a small lead going into a Clemson timeout down the stretch.

2nd Half 6:06 remaining - UMD 61 Clemson 60 - Jordan Williams has set a new school record for consecutive double-doubles midway through the second half with 13, breaking the previous mark of 12 by Len Elmore in 1974. The Terps found Williams again and he was able to drive for another 2 points. Clemson is continuing to hang around. Demontez Stitt seems to be making all the plays for the Tigers at times, with one sequence of a great pass to a missed shot, then a block on the Maryland fast break leading to a nice assist. Jerai Grant has a chance to tie the game coming out of a UMD timeout with an and-one opportunity. The Terps' interior defense has been sloppy of late.

2nd Half 9:05 remaining - UMD 58 Clemson 54 - The Tigers have definitely slowed down the game in their offensive end, but it really hasn't had much more success against this Maryland defense. Dino Gregory continues to score and the lack of penetration by Clemson apart from Stitt is showing. The Tigers' big men have been able to make mid-range shots but they haven't had an answer for the Terps down low on both ends. Their mid-range execution has kept them in this game.

2nd Half 12:44 remaining - UMD 54 Clemson 48 - Clemson got within 3 points of the Terrapins before a driving layup by Cliff Tucker and another Clemson timeout forced by UMD's full court pressure. The pace of the game has slowed down and the new tempo seems to favor Clemson. Dino Gregory was able to convert a 3-point play with a nice spin move down low for the Terrapins.

2nd Half 17:02 remaining - UMD 49 Clemson 41 - Terrell Stoglin fed Jordan Williams underneath for the Terrapins' first points of the second half. The Tigers turned to their point guard Demontez Stitt who opened the Clemson scoring with a free throw following a drive around Terrell Stoglin and a foul underneath. Adrian Bowie went down hard after converting a layup on a Terps fast break and took a seat on the Maryland bench.

End of 1st Half - UMD 40 Clemson 36.

1st Half 3:20 remaining - UMD 40 Clemson 29 - Gary Williams has brought Hauk Palsson back into the game after some time off due to foul trouble. There was a big collision between Jordan Williams and Milton Jennings as Clemson tried to beat the Terps' full court pressure with a long pass, resulting in two made free throws for the Tigers. The Terps continue to drive inside for quick buckets heading into another official timeout.

1st Half 6:02 remaining - UMD 32 Clemson 23 - A pair of 3-pointers by Terrell Stoglin and Cliff Tucker have really opened up this game for the Terrapins, forcing a Clemson timeout. The Tigers looked a little shaky after the timeout with a shot clock violation on their first possession. Jordan Williams got the ball inside and couldn't convert an and-one opportunity. Clemson got closer with two quick 3-pointers before Cliff Tucker and Terrell Stoglin both drained another from outside for the Terps.

1st Half 10:36 remaining - UMD 18 Clemson 13 - While the Terrapins haven't gone to Jordan Williams a lot inside, Andrian Bowie and Terrell Stoglin have been able to drive on the Clemson defense for trips to the free throw line, where the Terrapins have converted more today. A Sean Mosley 3-pointer has provided some separation as the Terps' D continues to attack and force turnovers. However, Maryland does need to do a better job on the defensive glass.

1st Half 14:20 remaining - UMD 11 Clemson 10 - Clemson gained a little breathing room from the Terps with a 3-pointer by Andre Young before two missed Dino Gregory free throws. Sean Mosley was able to force a turnover with full court pressure and quickly capitalized with a basket to cut the deficit. The Terps defense forced a turnover again after a flashy drive by Andrian Bowie to gain the lead.

1st Half 17:48 remaining - UMD 5 Clemson 5 - Andrian Bowie started the scoring with a pair of free throws for the Terps, an area where they have struggled this season. Maryland's defense is trying to stifle Clemson with full court pressure. This pressure may help slow down Demontez Stitt, who has already picked up a foul on a fast break by Bowie. Clemson has gotten some looks in the half court though. Hauk Palsson already has 2 fouls.

Maryland vs Clemson Preview

The Terps will look to get back in the ACC race with a win today over the Clemson Tigers. They welcome Clemson to the Comcast Center for their only meeting in the regular season. Maryland will move to 2-3 and a tie with Tigers in the ACC standings coming off rough losses to Villanova and Virginia Tech. The Terrapins come into this afternoon's game on short rest after an ugly loss to VT on Thursday night. It seems that almost every game in the ACC from here on out is going to be a must-win for the Terps in the regular season conference race and to build a strong case to compete in the NCAA Tournament.

Jordan Williams is sure to continue to be a main focus in the Terrapin offense, bringing a 12-game double-double streak into today's game, tying the school record set by Len Elmore in 1974. Look for Williams to get the ball inside as the Tigers will have a tough time matching up with his size throughout this game. Williams and Dino Gregory will hope to play strong down low defensively against a smaller Tigers team.

The Clemson Tigers will try to rebound from a 10-point loss to North Carolina in Chapel Hill Tuesday that halted an 8-game winning streak, while only 2 wins were in the ACC. Tanner Smith will miss today's game after spraining his knee against UNC. His 5o-game starting streak will end today as Bryan Narcisse will replace him at forward in Clemson's lineup. Dematha native Jerai Grant will be matched up with Jordan Williams at center, giving up 2 inches and 30 pounds to the Maryland big man. Demontez Stitt will make Clemson's offense go against the Terrapins. He is shooting over 50% from 3-point range and has a 32-6 assist/turnover ratio since coming back from injury. It will be very important for the Terrapins to slow him down.

Today's Maryland-Clemson game will feature two teams that are trying to get back to the top of the ACC as conference play continues. Wins early in the ACC schedule are important to have so teams can have a leg up on conference foes down the stretch. Both the Terrapins and Tigers know they need this win. Be sure to tune in to WMUCSports.com for our radio broadcast and keep it here for WMUC's Maryland men's basketball live blog!

Maryland vs. Virginia Tech LIVE Blog

Final score from Comcast Center: Virginia Tech 74 Maryland 57. Rough game for the Terps all-around.

2:20 VT 72 MD 57 - Fans are filing out of Comcast Center as this one looks like it will be a loss for Maryland.

3:15 VT 70 MD 57 - Technical foul called on VT's Jeff Allen. Jordan Williams makes both free throws and that gives him his 12th consecutive double-double, tying Len Elmore's school record.

4:31 VT 70 MD 55 - Terps went to sleep after a fantastic run. After cutting the deficit to 8, Maryland has allowed to Virginia Tech to widen the gap to 15.

7:15 VT 61 MD 53 - Cliff Tucker with four straight shots (3 three's) and Comcast Center is all fired up!!

11:49 VT 53 MD 38 - Three freshmen in for Maryland: Hawk Palsson, Pe'Shon Howard, and Mychal Parker.

15:29 VT 49 MD 34 - Some quick stats: Maryland is shooting only 38.2% from the field tonight, only 18 points in the paint.

17:11 VT 45 MD 32 - Timeout Maryland. The Hokies are outhustling the Terps on defense, and their 2-3 zone continues to shut down the Terps.

2nd Half 20:00 - Starting lineup beginning the second half for the Terps.

HALFTIME VT 40 MD 29 - Rough first half for the Terps. Virginia Tech's zone defense has been lights-out. Jordan Williams has been invisible on the offensive end. He has 2 points and 6 rebounds.

3:46 VT 33 MD 21 - Maryland simply cannot find a consistent inside presence. The Hokies are shutting them down in the paint, forcing turnovers and kickout passes for long looks.

5:08 VT 30 MD 19 - 7 turnovers for Maryland and the Hokies are capitalizing. They're shooting better than 55% from the field.

7:55 VT 26 MD 17 - The guards for VT are having their way with the Terps, consistently finding open looks, many from three-point range. Very different story for Maryland.

10:10 VT 23 MD 13 - Couple of turnovers have widened the Hokie lead to 10. One bright spot for the Terps is their long-range game is on point.

11:47 VT 17 MD 10 - Terps finding their game. James Padgett shows an improved game after entering the game for Dino Gregory. Strong work in the paint on offense and a block defensively for Padgett. Jordan Williams still a nonfactor offensively.

13:48 VT 15 MD 5 - Terps on the board. The guards for Maryland need to do a better job of containing star VT guard Malcolm Delaney, who's already hit some big shots.

15:53 VT 12 MD 0 - Still no points for the Terps. They can't seem to find looks inside and the guards haven't pulled the trigger on open three-point chances. Turnovers, sluggish transition defense.

17:57 VT 10 MD 0 - Gary Williams forced to call timeout as Virginia Tech has scored on all four of its possessions. Maryland unable to get good looks or get it down to Williams in the paint.

Sean Mosley gets the start tonight at guard for the Terps in place of freshman Terrell Stoglin.

Good evening folks and welcome to Comcast Center for tonight's ACC matchup between the Virginia Tech Hokies and your Maryland Terrapins. The crowd is filing in and it should be another electric atmosphere.

Jordan Williams goes for his 12th consecutive double-double tonight, which would tie the great Len Elmore's record. Elmore is in the house tonight, calling the game alongside Mike Patrick on ESPN2.

Stick with us as we provide LIVE updates throughout the game.