Washington Post · Nov 26, 2023
Thirty years ago, Maryland’s epic win over Georgetown changed everything
The scoreboard at USAir Arena after Maryland's overtime win over Georgetown on Nov. 26, 1993. (YouTube) (ESPN)On Nov. 26, 1993, the Georgetown and Maryland men’s basketball teams met for the first time in 13 years in a nationally televised season-opening game at USAir Arena.
With 13 seconds remaining in overtime and Maryland trailing the 15th-ranked Hoyas by one, Terrapins sophomore guard Duane Simpkins penetrated into the lane and lofted a floater over the outstretched hand of Georgetown forward Don Reid.
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