Miller scores 23, No. 10 Maryland tops No. 13 Michigan 72-64

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Diamond Miller scored 23 factors, and No. 10 Maryland closed the primary quarter with a 13-2 run and led the remainder of the best way in a 72-64 victory over No. 13 Michigan on Thursday night time.

Abby Meyers contributed 12 factors and 11 rebounds for the Terrapins (17-4, 8-2), who gained for the tenth time in 11 video games. Lavender Briggs scored 14 factors and Shyanne Sellers added 13.

Maryland gained a measure of revenge after dropping twice to Michigan final season — together with a 20-point rout in School Park.

Leigha Brown led the Wolverines with 16 factors.

Michigan (16-5, 6-4) led 13-9 within the first quarter earlier than a three-point play by Miller began Maryland’s massive run. Briggs and Religion Masonius made 3-pointers throughout that stretch.

The Terps pushed the result in 16 within the third quarter earlier than the Wolverines have been in a position to chip away. Miller sat for a bit with 4 fouls, and Michigan lower the result in seven within the fourth quarter, however the Wolverines nonetheless wasted too many possessions with turnovers to mount a lot of a comeback.

Michigan ended up with 24 turnovers, and Maryland had a 25-5 benefit in factors off turnovers.

Miller fouled out with 2:19 remaining, however even after these two free throws, the Terps led 65-57 and had little hassle holding on.

Michigan misplaced for the second time in 4 days towards a top-10 opponent. No. 6 Indiana beat the Wolverines 92-83 on Monday.

BIG PICTURE

Michigan: Whether or not it was towards Maryland’s press or of their half-court offense, the Wolverines turned the ball over an excessive amount of to attain persistently. This was a lower-scoring sport than the loss to Indiana, however the margin ended up being related.

Maryland: Whereas Miller clearly led the best way, the Terps had loads of offensive contributors. In addition they held Michigan to 13 factors under its season common coming into the sport.

POLL IMPLICATIONS

The Wolverines have appeared in 48 straight AP polls, and though a two-loss week may definitely drop them, the standard of their opponents may save them from a considerable plunge.

Maryland is tied for tenth with an Iowa group that beat No. 2 Ohio State on Monday night time. Now the Terps can boast a powerful victory of their very own.

UP NEXT

Michigan: The Wolverines play their third sport of the week once they go to Minnesota on Sunday.

Maryland: The Terps host Penn State on Monday night time.

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