It wasn’t a pretty performance for Maryland men’s basketball early Saturday evening. After a sluggish first half, the Terps found themselves leading by just three points against South Alabama.
But when the second half began, the tide of the game flowed decisively in Maryland’s favor. Choosing to abort their first-half strategy of frequent outside shots and instead primarily attack the basket, the Terps went on a 23-4 run to begin the period and held on for a 68-55 home win.
Peculiarly, all of Maryland’s scoring came from just four players. Forwards Donta Scott and Julian Reese led all players with 19 points apiece, and Jahmir Young (16 points) and Jordan Geronimo (14) added their names to the scoresheet as well.