Faculty Park, MD — Maryland misplaced an in depth recreation to Michigan State, 61-59.
There have been 10 lead modifications properly into the primary half earlier than Michigan State sparked an 8-0 run. Maryland was down by 12 factors within the first half however outscored the Spartans 27-17 within the second. The Terps have been 33% from deep and solely shot 37% from the ground. Michigan State shot 60% from 3 and near 60% general, led by Malik Corridor, Tre Holloman and senior guard Tyson Walker. Maryland’s “large 3” Jahmir Younger, Donta Scott and Julian Reese led the second half comeback and held their opponents to 27% capturing. Sadly, a number of turnovers late value the Terps the sport as they couldn’t full the comeback.
Maryland’s Reese completed the sport with 10 factors, 12 rebounds and three blocks. He began off gradual as soon as once more, he scored one level however collected eight boards within the first half. He appears to have a sample with early offensive struggles however finds his groove within the second half. Although he didn’t have a great recreation he made his presence recognized defensively and on the glass. Reese did make a pleasant fadeaway jumper from 12 ft; it’s good to see him try jumpers since it’s the weakest a part of his recreation.
Jahmir Younger went for 19 factors, 4 rebounds and 4 assists on the night time. He went 3-for-6 past the arc with a number of of them giving the Terps the lead. He was productive as normal and got here off a excessive scoring outing towards Northwestern. Younger’s declare to fame is his potential to drive however Maryland’s lack of ground spacing makes issues very powerful for him. He does heavy lifting each recreation and for a smaller guard that may take a toll. Younger had seven turnovers with a number of of them proving expensive within the waning seconds of the sport. He wants a scoring mate to take the load off him, the Terps hoped that injured guard Likelihood Stephens may fill that position.
Scott completed with 16 factors, 5 boards, two blocks and two threes. He, together with Reese and Younger, mixed for 4 three-point performs to start the second half and the Terps introduced the sport inside two factors. Scott recorded a layup minutes later to tie the sport, 48-48 and offered two of the Terps’ six blocks within the second half. He has been extra constant and dependable offensively because the season progresses.
Michigan State’s Walker led the group with 15 factors, 5 assists and two threes. He didn’t have the very best capturing night time, however he did sufficient to assist them win. Walker averages about 20 factors this 12 months and supplies them with dependable scoring. He made plenty of powerful pictures, exhibiting he will be aggressive. Walker scored a 3 within the final seconds within the recreation that gave the Spartans the win. Holloman scored 12 factors, going 3-of-4 from downtown offering glorious worth off the bench. AJ Hoggard completed with 12 factors and two steals that modified the complexion of this recreation.
Michigan State is now 4-4 within the Massive Ten with a 12-7 general document whereas Maryland is now 11-8 and 3-5 in convention play. They are going to face one another once more on February 3rd, closing out the season collection.
This text was written by Kenneth Moore, a correspondent and scout for NetScouts Basketball. You possibly can observe us on Fb, or on twitter.
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