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.