Meyers, Sellers help No. 20 Maryland past No. 6 UConn 85-78

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Abby Meyers scored 18 of her 20 factors within the first half, and Diamond Miller made an enormous 3-pointer within the last minute to assist No. 20 Maryland maintain off a depleted Connecticut crew in an 85-78 win over the sixth-ranked Huskies on Sunday.

Shyanne Sellers added 19 factors for the Terrapins (9-3), who gained for the primary time in eight conferences in opposition to UConn. The Huskies (7-2) misplaced for the second time in three video games regardless of 25 factors from Aaliyah Edwards.

Maryland led 80-76 when Miller linked from past the arc with 35.8 seconds left.

UConn has been with out former nationwide participant of the 12 months Paige Bueckers, ahead Dorka Juhasz and extremely touted freshman Ice Brady. The Huskies additionally misplaced main scorer Azzi Fudd to an injured knee in a loss at Notre Dame final weekend, and level guard Nika Muhl was damage throughout a win over Princeton on Thursday night time.

Lou Lopez Senechal has had foot issues. She performed Sunday however picked up three fouls within the first half.

The Huskies turned the ball over 14 occasions within the fourth quarter in opposition to Princeton, and that was an issue once more Sunday when UConn had 22 turnovers to Maryland’s 5.

The Terps had their very own points offensively — Miller went 0 for 7 from the sector within the first half. UConn erased a 12-point deficit within the second half, however with the sport tied at 62 within the fourth, Meyers threw in a wild left-handed shot whereas being fouled. She missed the free throw, however the Terps rebounded and Sellers made a 3-pointer.

That five-point journey began an 8-0 run.

BIG PICTURE

UConn: The Huskies can take lots of positives from this recreation. Turnovers have been an issue, however after they did maintain onto the ball, they did a formidable job working for good photographs. UConn shot 53% from the sector on the day.

Maryland: The was an enormous win for the Terps, and it will most likely look good on their resume irrespective of how a lot accidents have hampered UConn. Meyers and Sellers did an excellent job main the crew offensively whereas Miller was struggling, and Miller closed sturdy to complete with 17 factors.

UP NEXT

UConn: The Huskies now have a little bit of a break, which they might clearly use. Their subsequent recreation is in opposition to Florida State subsequent Sunday at Mohegan Solar Area in Uncasville, Connecticut.

Maryland: The Terps play at Purdue Fort Wayne on Wednesday.

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