When the weather outside is frightful, a Terps win over a ranked opponent can be so delightful.
Despite a below-average shooting night, No. 13 Maryland women’s basketball was able to use its hot first quarter to put away No. 18 Iowa, 80-64.
Kaila Charles bounced back from a quiet performance against Penn State with 24 points and 11 rebounds, while Blair Watson had 13 points and Channise Lewis added 11 with eight assists. Iowa star center Megan Gustafson had 15 points and 15 boards, but it wasn’t enough.
Maryland waited to put pressure on Iowa the same way a leopard slowly stalks its prey before attacking.