Maryland Terrapins' Paint Struggle Against Ohio State Buckeyes' Precision Shooting

The Maryland Terrapins faced off against the Ohio State Buckeyes in a challenging encounter at the XFINITY Center. The game concluded with a score of 82-62, favoring the visitors. This result brought Maryland's record to 0-1, while Ohio State improved to 1-0.

First Half

The first half saw both teams battling for dominance on the court. The Terps managed to keep pace initially, with Solomon Washington contributing significantly by scoring 13 points and grabbing 8 rebounds. However, despite their efforts, Maryland struggled with turnovers, committing a total of 16 throughout the game. This allowed Ohio State to capitalize and build an early lead.

Second Half

As play resumed after halftime, the Buckeyes continued their offensive onslaught. Their field goal percentage stood at an impressive 57 percent by game's end. Meanwhile, Elijah Saunders tried to rally his team with his performance off the bench, scoring 20 points and shooting at a field goal percentage of 62 percent.

Final Quarter

In the final stretch of play, Isaiah Watts attempted to spark a comeback for Maryland but was limited in his impact due to tight defense from Ohio State. The Buckeyes maintained their composure and extended their lead further through efficient ball movement that resulted in them recording 17 assists overall.

Despite some bright spots for individual players like Saunders and Washington from Maryland's side, it was not enough against an organized Ohio State squad that excelled in converting turnovers into points—scoring a total of 24 points off such opportunities.

The post-game report Maryland Terrapins highlights areas needing improvement as they prepare for future contests.

Looking ahead on February 8th at Williams Arena located in Minneapolis; fans can catch all action live when Terps face Minnesota Golden Gophers broadcasted via BTN network starting from scheduled time slot:2:00 PM EST

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