COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Jahmir Younger had 18 factors, seven assists, and 6 steals, Donald Carey added 16 factors, and Maryland defeated Nebraska 82-63 on Saturday.
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Young, Carey lead Maryland past Nebraska 82-63
Derrick Walker had 16 factors and eight rebounds for Nebraska and walk-on Sam Hoiberg scored 15. A collection of accidents has left the Cornhuskers with 9 out there scholarship gamers.
Though Maryland led by double digits for many of the second half, a 3-pointer by Wilhelm Breidenbach had the Cornhuskers inside 59-50 with 9:06 to go within the recreation. Maryland shortly scored the subsequent seven factors and the lead continued to develop, peaking at 74-52 on a three-point play by Hart with 5:50 left. The lead was 22 once more when Carey hit two free throws with 4:02 remaining.
Nebraska outshot Maryland 55.3%-44.6%, however the Terrapins had a 15-point benefit on the free-throw line. Maryland made 24 of 26 (92.3%) in comparison with Nebraska’s 9 of 15 (60%).
Younger was 9 for 9 on the foul line and made Hart 7 of seven. The one Maryland participant to overlook a free throw was Edelin, who was 0 for two.
The Terrapins shot 45.8% within the first half, had 11 factors after Nebraska’s seven turnovers, and made all 13 of their free-throw makes an attempt to construct a 40-30 lead on the break.
Maryland (14-7, 5-5 Large Ten) is 11-1 at residence this season, together with ranked wins over Illinois and Ohio State. The Terps are 11-3 all-time towards Nebraska and have gained 5 straight within the collection.
Nebraska (10-12, 2-7 Large Ten) has misplaced three in a row whereas needing one win to move final season’s complete and one convention win to match final season’s Large Ten complete. Cornhuskers coach Fred Hoiberg stays at 149 profession wins.
Maryland gamers celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of Title IX with a “50” patch on their uniforms and their taking pictures jerseys had a big “50” on the entrance.
Maryland’s subsequent recreation is Tuesday at residence towards Indiana. Nebraska performs at Illinois on Tuesday.
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