Maryland ends postseason losing streak with win over Belmont in the first round of the NCAA men's tournament
Eric Ayala is double-teamed by Belmont's Seth Adelsperger, left, and Kevin McClain. By Emily Giambalvo Emily Giambalvo Reporter covering University of Maryland athletics Email Bio Follow March 21 at 5:48 PM JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Maryland barely held off Belmont, 79-77, in the first round of the NCAA tournament Thursday. It was the Terps’ first postseason win since 2016, a streak that fueled criticism toward the program and Coach Mark Turgeon.
Thursday’s first half extended the malaise, and Maryland went into halftime trailing 40-34. But the team that returned from the locker room suddenly looked like it wasn’t quite ready for the season to end. The Terrapins hit shots, played excellent defense and opened the second half on a 14-0 run.Morsell, who scored 18 points, made the defensive play and the free throw to seal the win, and his high school teammate Jalen Smith helped carry the Terps.
Early in the second half, Smith lifted his arms and chest-bumped Fernando, who then headed to the foul line, hit a free throw and handed Maryland a lead. Eric Ayala then hit a three-pointer, extending Maryland’s lead to 10 and forced Belmont to take a timeout. The game swung into the Terrapins’ favor during these opening minutes after the break. Maryland made its first five shots of the half.
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