COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) -- No. 4 Maryland cruised past Wagner 119-56 in the season opener on Tuesday, with the Terrapins nearly tying their all-time scoring record in the first NCAA basketball game - men's or women's of the year.
Senior Kaila Charles, sophomore Shakira Austin and freshman Ashley Owusu each had 18 points and senior Stephanie Jones had 17 for Maryland, while senior Sara Vujacic added a career-high 15. Austin added 11 rebounds for a double-double and Owusu dished nine assists in her Maryland debut.
Maryland's 199 points were the Terps most under head coach Brenda Frese and most since they scored 121 points against Drexel on Dec. 1, 1992.
The Terrapins had seven players score in double digits, with 30 assists on their 43 made baskets. Maryland committed just eight turnovers.
Wagner freshman Alex Cowan had 25 points and Emilija Krista Grava added 20.
The Terrapins ran off a pair of 17-0 runs in the first two quarters. They ended the first half scoring 13 consecutive points for a 68-17 lead.
Maryland's startling defensive efforts forced 31 turnovers, generating 48 points from the turnovers. The Terrapins took care of the ball offensively, only accumulating eight turnovers in 40 minutes of play
Terrapin freshman Diamond Miller's sister, Laniya Miller, is a redshirt freshman for Wagner.
The Terrapins welcomed over 3.500 elementary and middle school students for their annual Field Trip Day game. Maryland offered free admission to all preregistered elementary schools and classes. These classes received free lesson plans aligned with Common Core standards, focusing on numeracy and literacy, while familiarizing students with the game of basketball.
Next, Maryland will host No. 8/10 South Carolina Sunday at 3 p.m. at the XFINITY Center. Tickets for the top 10 matchup are on sale here. All fans are encouraged to wear white for a White Out game.
The Terps-Gamecocks game will be televised around the world on ESPN and here.
Tickets for the 2019-20 season are on sale now. To purchase, click here. For ticket information for the upcoming season, log on to the Terrapin Ticket Office online umterps.com or call 1-800-IM-A-TERP.
Senior Kaila Charles, sophomore Shakira Austin and freshman Ashley Owusu each had 18 points and senior Stephanie Jones had 17 for Maryland, while senior Sara Vujacic added a career-high 15. Austin added 11 rebounds for a double-double and Owusu dished nine assists in her Maryland debut.
Maryland's 199 points were the Terps most under head coach Brenda Frese and most since they scored 121 points against Drexel on Dec. 1, 1992.
The Terrapins had seven players score in double digits, with 30 assists on their 43 made baskets. Maryland committed just eight turnovers.
Wagner freshman Alex Cowan had 25 points and Emilija Krista Grava added 20.
The Terrapins ran off a pair of 17-0 runs in the first two quarters. They ended the first half scoring 13 consecutive points for a 68-17 lead.
Maryland's startling defensive efforts forced 31 turnovers, generating 48 points from the turnovers. The Terrapins took care of the ball offensively, only accumulating eight turnovers in 40 minutes of play
Terrapin freshman Diamond Miller's sister, Laniya Miller, is a redshirt freshman for Wagner.
The Terrapins welcomed over 3.500 elementary and middle school students for their annual Field Trip Day game. Maryland offered free admission to all preregistered elementary schools and classes. These classes received free lesson plans aligned with Common Core standards, focusing on numeracy and literacy, while familiarizing students with the game of basketball.
Next, Maryland will host No. 8/10 South Carolina Sunday at 3 p.m. at the XFINITY Center. Tickets for the top 10 matchup are on sale here. All fans are encouraged to wear white for a White Out game.
The Terps-Gamecocks game will be televised around the world on ESPN and here.
Tickets for the 2019-20 season are on sale now. To purchase, click here. For ticket information for the upcoming season, log on to the Terrapin Ticket Office online umterps.com or call 1-800-IM-A-TERP.
