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Maryland Terrapins Dominate Pittsburgh Panthers at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Women's Basketball Showdown

In a commanding performance at the Suncoast Credit Union Arena, the Maryland Terrapins, ranked 14th, outplayed the Pittsburgh Panthers with a final score of 87-63. The Terrapins' season record now stands impressively at 14-0, while the Panthers hold a less fortunate record.


Maryland Terrapins VS Pittsburgh Panthers

The game was marked by an exceptional third quarter for the Maryland team as they scored an overwhelming 36 points against their opponents. This surge significantly contributed to their total of 87 points for the game. The Terrapins showcased their offensive capabilities by making 29 field goals out of 66 attempts, translating to a solid field goal percentage of approximately 44 percent. Their prowess from beyond the arc was also notable as they made nine three-pointers from twenty-one attempts.


Defensively, Maryland was just as formidable. They amassed six blocks and ten steals over the course of play, which played a crucial role in disrupting Pittsburgh's rhythm. The defensive efforts were complemented by an impressive rebounding performance; Maryland secured a total of forty-three rebounds – twenty-five defensive and eighteen offensive.


The team's passing game was on point too; with twenty-one assists recorded during this encounter, they demonstrated excellent teamwork and ball distribution. Furthermore, their fast break execution resulted in twenty-three fast break points which kept them ahead throughout.


On the other side of the court, despite being outmatched on this occasion, Pittsburgh put up a valiant effort scoring sixty-three points overall with eight three-pointers made from twenty-four attempts – showing resilience from long range with approximately thirty-three percent accuracy. They also managed to gather thirty-seven rebounds and fifteen assists but were hindered by eighteen turnovers compared to Maryland’s fourteen.


Looking ahead for fans of the Maryland Terrapins is another exciting matchup scheduled for December first at Purcell Pavilion against Notre Dame Fighting Irish. This away game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN2 starting at six-thirty PM Eastern Time where supporters can tune in to watch their team continue its campaign.

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