DeShawn Harris-Smith was the first true freshman to start a season opener for Maryland men’s basketball since 2018. He showed why Tuesday night.
After a stagnant start, Harris-Smith powered Maryland through the final five minutes of the first half, scoring eight points in that span. The run secured a double-digit halftime lead for the Terps, one they would not relinquish.
Harris-Smith finished the game with 12 points, four rebounds and two assists in the Terps’ season-opening win over Mount St. Mary, 68-53, in College Park.
The Terps’ offense struggled early on, but their defense hounded the Mountaineers.