Memphis 85, Maryland 77
This one will be close until the 4 minute mark; and the Terps will be hurt by foul trouble. They needed to win one game in the Tournament; but everything after this is cake.
Let’s see what everyone else has to say….
(Sorry for the incomplete blog today.)
TERRAPINS BASKETBALL:
The AP says Vasquez’s 27 points lead Terps past Cal into 2nd round of NCAA Tournament
The Official Site offers numerical evidence of win over California
Cal Official Site says Montgomery thinks Terps got Bears ‘out of rhythm’ shooting the ball
The Sun’s Jeff Barker says Gary wins 9th straight NCAA Tournament opener with Terps
The Sun’s Jeff Barker says Terps have become ‘whole new team’
The Sun’s Ray Frager says Brando dubs Vasquez “Vivacious Venezuelan”
The Sun’s Rick Maese says Terps will practice at 4:10 today
Examiner Dylan Waugh says Cal now 5th Tournament team Terps have defeated
Examiner Steve DeClue says Bears had success with zone but went away from it
The Diamondback’s Mark Selig says Terps now face Memphis in 2nd round Saturday
Washington Post’s Steve Yanda says Hayes added 14 points in win
Washington Post’s Mike Wise says former equipment manager John Bowie loved watching son Adrian lift Terps
Washington Post’s Dan Steinberg says Terps outperforming Syracuse since both won titles
Washington Post’s Josh Barr says future Terp Jordan Williams to play in Capital Classic
Washington Post’s Steve Yanda says Bowie ‘aggressive’ in win
Washington Post’s Steve Yanda says Gregory was ‘catalyst’ for Terps in 2nd half
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says consecutive 3’s by Hayes, Milbourne in 2nd half doomed Cal
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says tip vs. Tigers at 3:20 tomorrow
DC Examiner’s Brian McNally, John Keim, Craig Stouffer, Kevin Dunleavy say Memphis could be in trouble if Terps keep game close
Kansas City Star’s Blair Kerkhoff and Kent Babb says Vasquez taunted fans after hitting air ball
San Francisco Chronicle’s Rusty Simmons says Bears shot just 7-24 from beyond arc
Terrapin Times’ Mike Ashley says crowd at Sprint Center chanted “A-C-C” at end of win (must subscribe)
Terp Center’s Jeff Ermann says Terps used key 8-0 run to break game open in 2nd half
Turtle Sports Report’s Maddie McConnell says Bowie chipped in 12 points in win
TERRAPINS FOOTBALL:
Terrapin Times’ Keith Cavanaugh says Terps looking at St. Peter’s (NJ) QB (must subscribe)
Terrapin Times’ Dan Painter says Terps looking at Bishop McNamara lineman (must subscribe)
TERRAPINS LACROSSE:
The Sun’s Edward Lee says Terps must improve on face-offs vs. Heels
MORGAN BASKETBALL:
Oklahoma Official Site says B. Griffin’s 28 points, 13 boards lifted Sooners to blowout win over Bears
The Sun’s Jeff Barker says Ameer Ali ejected for taking down Blake Griffin in loss
The Sun’s Rick Maese says Morgan needs to make move to keep Bozeman
The Sun’s Jeff Barker says Bozeman compared Blake Griffin to Bias
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Michigan next for Oklahoma after beating Morgan
LOYOLA LACROSSE:
Inside Lacrosse’s Geoff Shannon says Greyhounds get verbal commitment from Patrick Bowes
HOPKINS LACROSSE:
The Sun’s Edward Lee says Jays will face another stellar offense in Cavs
NAVY LACROSSE:
The Official Site previews Saturday’s contest with Colgate
RAVENS:
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says 52 ‘always wanted’ to stay with Ravens
The Official Site says Bisciotti gave 52 ‘a week’ to test free agency after making offer
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says 52’s ‘flirtations’ in free agency were ‘never serious’
The Sun’s Mike Preston says Ravens will certainly build statue of 52 at M&T Bank Stadium
Examiner Phil Macek says Corey Ivy signs with Browns
Examiner Steve DeClue says loss of Ivy probably not ‘significant’
Carroll County Times’ Bob Blubaugh says 52 attributed Pro Bowl comments to ‘mai tais’
The AP says Bisciotti gave 52 chance to find ‘crazy money’
ESPN.com’s James Walker says DHB, Nicks ideal choices for Ravens
ESPN.com’s James Walker says Ravens, 52 best to stay together
ESPN.com’s James Walker says Jets expected to talk to Samari Rolle
ESPN.com’s James Walker says 52 will miss having Bart as ‘bodyguard’
ORIOLES:
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Trembley ‘not in position’ to name starting rotation
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Orioles want Guthrie to leave Team USA; get back to Spring Training
The Official Site’s Bill Ladson says Reimold’s homer not enough as Birds fall to Nats
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Simon makes solid case for roster
The Sun’s Jeff Zrebiec says WBC rules won’t help get Guthrie back to Ft. Lauderdale
The Sun’s Dan Connolly says Hammock added two run double in loss to Nationals
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says Birds don’t have enough candidates to not consider Simon
Washington Post’s CJ Holley says Birds want Guthrie to start preparing for Opening Day
BALTIMORE MARINERS:
The Official Site’s John Wolfe previews Mariners’ game with Reading Express
HORSE RACING:
The Sun’s Laura Smitherman and Gadi Dechter say Angelos ready to help state keep Preakness
SOME QUICK THOUGHTS:
-Congratulations to SunTrust Athlete of the Morning Olivia Baker; who tallied 7 goals and an assist for the Catholic High School Cubs in a 13-10 win over St. John’s Prospect Hall.
Talk to you Monday.
-G
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