Maryland Terrapins Face Tough Challenge Against Top-Ranked UCLA Bruins at XFINITY Center

The Maryland Terrapins, with a season record of 0-1, faced a formidable opponent in the UCLA Bruins, who came into the game as the top-ranked team with a 1-0 record. The match concluded with the Bruins securing an 82-67 victory over the Terrapins at the XFINITY Center in College Park.

Terrapins' Efforts and Standout Performances

Despite falling short against UCLA, several Maryland players put forth commendable efforts. Saylor Poffenbarger led the team in scoring with 18 points and contributed four rebounds, showcasing her shooting skills by hitting 50 percent of her field goals. Mir McLean also made significant contributions offensively, adding 12 points to the scoreboard and grabbing four rebounds, demonstrating efficiency with a field goal percentage of 57 percent. Additionally, Sarah Te-Biasu displayed versatility by scoring 11 points and leading her team in assists with five.

The Terrapins showed resilience throughout the game but struggled to keep pace with UCLA's offensive firepower. They managed to draw fouls effectively, resulting in free throw attempts where they capitalized by making 73 percent of their shots from the line.

Bruins' Dominant Performance

On the other side of the court, UCLA showcased why they are considered one of college basketball's elite teams this season. Their offense was relentless from start to finish, achieving an impressive overall field goal percentage of 54 percent. The Bruins were particularly dominant inside the paint where they scored a staggering 44 points.

UCLA's defense also played a key role in their victory by blocking eight shots and stealing seven times from Maryland players. This defensive pressure contributed significantly to their win as it limited Maryland's scoring opportunities while creating fast break chances for themselves which resulted in them scoring twenty fast break points.

Looking Ahead

The Maryland Terrapins will look to bounce back when they travel to University Park for their next game against Penn State Lady Lions at Bryce Jordan Center on January 29th at 6:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch all live action on B1G+, ensuring they don't miss any part of this anticipated matchup.

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