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Terrapins Dominate Coppin State Eagles in Commanding Victory at Xfinity Center

The Maryland Terrapins improved their season record with a decisive 75-53 victory over the Coppin State Eagles. The Terrapins showcased their dominance from the start, leading the first half with 38 points against the Eagles' 18 and maintaining their lead throughout the game. The final score reflected Maryland's control of the game, as they outscored Coppin State by a significant margin.


Dec 2, 2022; College Park, Maryland, USA;  Maryland Terrapins bench reacts after guard Jahmir Young (1) basket during the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

The Terrapins' performance was marked by an impressive display of efficiency on both ends of the court. They shot an outstanding 60 percent from two-point range and 48 percent overall from the field. Their defensive efforts were equally notable, with six blocks and eight steals contributing to a robust defensive stance that stifled many of Coppin State's scoring attempts.


Maryland's offensive prowess was on full display in the paint where they scored 40 points, nearly doubling that of their opponents who managed only 24 points in this critical area. The team also capitalized on turnovers, scoring 14 points off Coppin State's mistakes while only giving up twelve themselves.


Rebounding was another area where Maryland excelled; they pulled down a total of 40 rebounds compared to Coppin State's 30. This included an impressive haul of fifteen offensive rebounds which led to seventeen second-chance points for Maryland, showcasing their tenacity and determination to maintain possession and maximize scoring opportunities.


Assists were another strong point for Maryland as they distributed fourteen assists over the course of play, demonstrating effective ball movement and teamwork which contributed significantly to their high shooting percentage. In contrast, Coppin State struggled in this aspect with only five assists throughout the game.


Despite being aggressive defensively, Maryland managed to keep personal fouls low at twelve for the entire game while forcing seventeen fouls from Coppin State players. This discipline allowed them to stay competitive without giving away too many free-throw opportunities – although it should be noted that when given chances at charity stripe, Coppin State capitalized by making eight out of nine free throws.


Looking ahead after this commanding home win at Xfinity Center before an attendance crowd numbering ten thousand eight hundred ninety-one fans cheering them on; The next challenge for Maryland will be facing off against Purdue Boilermakers at home once again in College Park’s Xfinity Center on January second at seven o'clock PM Eastern Time. Fans eager not to miss any action can tune into Peacock network online for live coverage as Terrapins aim to continue building upon their successful season thus far.

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