Maryland 70, Cornell 62
Share This Story
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP)
Sean Mosley scored 19 points, and Maryland beat Cornell 70-62 Tuesday night despite blowing most of a 23-point lead and surrendering a 16-0 run in the second half.
Alex Len had 15 points and nine rebounds for the Terrapins (10-3), who scored the game's first 16 points but barely hung on in their seventh consecutive victory. After the Big Red closed to 47-46, Len - a 7-foot-1 freshman - made a pair of three-point plays in an 8-4 spree that helped put momentum back on Maryland's side.
But the outcome wasn't decided until Terrell Stoglin hit a 3-pointer with 1:49 left and Pe'Shon Howard followed two Cornell misfires with a pair of foul shots for a 66-60 lead with 31.8 seconds remaining.
Chris Wroblewski scored 15 for Cornell (4-9) and Devin Cherry added 14. The Big Red have lost five straight, all on the road, where they are 0-8 this season.
Cornell is 1-24 against teams currently in the Atlantic Coast Conference, the lone victory against Wake Forest in the 1951-52 season.
Although the Big Red never led, they made a game of it early in the second half when successive layups by Eitan Chemerinski sparked a 16-point run that made it 43-42. Although Mosley interrupted the surge with two foul shots, Maryland began the half by going 0 for 9 from the field with six turnovers.
Maryland's first basket of the second half was a jumper by Mosley with 8:34 to go.
The Terrapins shot a sizzling 63 percent from the floor and limited the Big Red to 4-for-19 shooting from 3-point range in taking a 41-26 halftime lead.
Six different players made a field goal in Maryland's game-opening 16-0 run. Cornell coach Bill Courtney tried to ride out the barrage without calling a timeout, but he finally relented with five minutes elapsed and the score 15-0.
The Big Red missed their first five shots and had five turnovers before Cherry ended the drought with a reverse layup. Mosley then drilled successive 3-pointers in a 12-3 spurt that made it 28-5 - Maryland's biggest lead of the season.
Two shots from beyond the arc by Cherry cut the margin to 17, but a dunk by Len and a driving layup by Howard put the Terrapins ahead 34-13. At that juncture, 18 of Maryland's 34 points were scored in the paint
Related Stories
Trending Now
-
Jeff Van Gundy slams Magic CEO?
Jeff Van Gundy lashed out at the Orlando Magic Friday, labeling the team's top execut... -
Better teamwork without Danica?
Michael Andretti's three drivers go into the Indianapolis 500 with strong chances to ... -
Joyce's slam helps lift Rays by BoSox
Matt Joyce hit his second grand slam in six games and Elliot Johnson had a two-run sh... -
Henrique OT goal puts Devils in Final
Rookie Adam Henrique's clutch goal sends Devils to Cup final. -
Stanton hits Marlins' sculpture
Giancarlo Stanton's latest tape-measure homer was the first to hit the Miami Marlins'...
NCAA BK Videos
NBA Draft Preview: Andre Drummond
Posted: May 18, 2012
Watch highlights of former Connecticut big man Andre Drummond.
Watch highlights of former Connecticut big man Andre Drummond.
White House welcomes Kentucky
Posted: May 04, 2012
President Barack Obama congratulates the national champion Kentucky Wildcats bas...
President Barack Obama congratulates the national champion Kentucky Wildcats bas...
NBA Draft Preview: Austin Rivers
Posted: May 18, 2012
Watch highlights of former Duke guard Austin Rivers.
Watch highlights of former Duke guard Austin Rivers.
NCAA BK Headlines
More Than Sports on MSN
Fox Sports Store
| itemName | itemURL | imageSrc | price | itemDescription |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| adidas UCLA Bruins True Blue Layup Flex Hat | http://www.foxsportsshop.com/FOX_UCLA_Bruins/browse/featuredproduct/664512/source/prsp_ca | http://images.footballfanatics.com/FFImage/thumb.aspx?i=/productImages/_664000/ff_664512_xl.jpg&w=100 | 21.95 | adidas UCLA Bruins True Blue Layup Flex Hat |
| Nike Washington Huskies Purple Aerographic Performance Swoosh Flex Hat | http://www.foxsportsshop.com/FOX_Washington_Huskies/browse/featuredproduct/669771/source/prsp_ca | http://images.footballfanatics.com/FFImage/thumb.aspx?i=/productImages/_669000/ff_669771_xl.jpg&w=100 | 24.95 | Nike Washington Huskies Purple Aerographic Performance Swoosh Flex Hat |
| Nike Arizona Wildcats #33 Elite Replica Aerographic Basketball Jersey - Navy Blue | http://www.foxsportsshop.com/FOX_Arizona_Wildcats/browse/featuredproduct/676559/source/prsp_ca | http://images.footballfanatics.com/FFImage/thumb.aspx?i=/productImages/_676000/ff_676559_xl.jpg&w=100 | 59.95 | Nike Arizona Wildcats #33 Elite Replica Aerographic Basketball Jersey - Navy Blu.. |
| Nike Duke Blue Devils #30 Elite Aerographic Replica Basketball Jersey - Black | http://www.foxsportsshop.com/FOX_Duke_Blue_Devils/browse/featuredproduct/676562/source/prsp_ca | http://images.footballfanatics.com/FFImage/thumb.aspx?i=/productImages/_676000/ff_676562_xl.jpg&w=100 | 59.95 | Nike Duke Blue Devils #30 Elite Aerographic Replica Basketball Jersey - Black |
| Nike Florida Gators #1 Hyper Elite Platinum Basketball Jersey - Dark Gray | http://www.foxsportsshop.com/FOX_Florida_Gators/browse/featuredproduct/688826/source/prsp_ca | http://images.footballfanatics.com/FFImage/thumb.aspx?i=/productImages/_688000/ff_688826_xl.jpg&w=100 | 119.95 | Nike Florida Gators #1 Hyper Elite Platinum Basketball Jersey - Dark Gray |
| Murray State Racers 2012 OVC Men\'s Basketball Champions T-Shirt - Navy Blue | http://www.foxsportsshop.com/FOX_Murray_St_Racers/browse/featuredproduct/823160/source/prsp_ca | http://images.footballfanatics.com/FFImage/thumb.aspx?i=/productImages/_823000/ff_823160_xl.jpg&w=100 | 18.95 | Murray State Racers 2012 OVC Men\'s Basketball Champions T-Shirt - Navy Blue |
| Kansas Jayhawks 2012 Big 12 Men\'s Basketball Champions T-Shirt - Royal Blue | http://www.foxsportsshop.com/FOX_Kansas_Jayhawks/browse/featuredproduct/823260/source/prsp_ca | http://images.footballfanatics.com/FFImage/thumb.aspx?i=/productImages/_823000/ff_823260_xl.jpg&w=100 | 18.95 | Kansas Jayhawks 2012 Big 12 Men\'s Basketball Champions T-Shirt - Royal Blue |
Member Comments
Please note by clicking on "add a comment" you acknowledge that you have read the Terms of Use and the comment you are posting is in compliance with such terms. Be polite. Inappropriate posts may be removed by the moderator.