Terps/NC St. Preview
Maryland Terrapins (17-10 overall, 6-7 ACC)
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North Carolina St. Wolfpack (15-11 overall, 5-8 ACC)
Leading scorers: MD: Greivis Vasquez (16.5ppg) NCST: Brandon Costner (14.1ppg)
NCST is 13-3 at home, Maryland is 1-5 on the road
Outlook:
After two emotional games against North Carolina and Duke the Terps are looking to avoid the dreaded "letdown" when they take on North Carolina State. This is a Terps team that tends to come out flat on the road and falls behind early, something they must avoid against the Wolfpack. Despite their record, NC ST has talent and they posses a tremendous home court advantage. The Wolfpack have had the Terps number recently, especially at home, and they will be ready to play tonight.
As per the norm, Greivis Vasquez's play will determine if the Terps will have any success tonight. When Vasquez plays well, Maryland wins. When Vasquez struggles, Maryland loses. Maryland will need to limit turnovers and find someone to score along side Vasquez. Look for Cliff Tucker and Landon Milbourne to play major role in this game.
As a Terps fan I have witnessed players having monster games against Maryland. Players that are under the radar or do not have a high scoring average, always seem to play their best against Maryland. The Terps defense will need avoid making the likes of Costner, Fells and McCauley look like superstars if they want to leave Raleigh with a much needed "W".
Prediction:
ALL the signs are pointing to a Terps loss tonight. Maryland played its heart out against Duke and North Carolina and I wonder how much they have left in the tank. I believe NCST will jump out to a big lead but the Terps will claw their way back. I think this has been a different team since the 41point loss to Duke and they seem like they are playing with a purpose. I can see this game going either way but I think the Terps find a way to pull it out. Terps win 68-65.
FEAR THE TURTLE!!!!
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Maryland Basketball U Group Creator/Contributor
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Background
I am a 26 year old sports nut. I love the NFL, MLB,College Hoops and College Football. I am passionate about all sports, especially college hoops. I have a tremendous case(some say too much) hometown pride. I love all Baltimore sports teams. In the college ranks, I live and die by my beloved Maryland Terrapins. I first started watching in the Walt Williams era and have been a fan ever since. No matter what the Terps record is they will always have my support and passionate following. Juan Dixon and Lonny Baxter, Steve Blake and Sean Mosley are a few of my favorite players of all time. One of the greatest moments of my life was when Drew Nicholas hit that runner at the buzzer to beat UNC- Wilmington in the first round of the 2003 tournament. I remember where I was, who I was with and what I was doinng during that shot. It will remain with me for the rest of my life.
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