Maryland, for much of the day, couldn‘t seem to shake the Yellow Jackets. Before a sellout crowd at Comcast Center, fans were treated to a great game and buzzer beater in the end by Cliff Tucker to grab sole possession of second place. Greivis Vasquez also made history tonight becoming the first player in ACC history with 2000 points, 700 assists and 600 rebounds.
For most of the first half, the Terps looked like they had things somewhat in order, leading Georgia Tech by a much as 6. However, they couldn’t put the Yellow Jackets away as they botched a few layups and free throws. Georgia Tech did have their way on the boards out rebounding Maryland in the first half and for the game. Greivis led all Maryland scoring with 18 points, 8 assists and 5 rebounds. Hayes chipped in with 15 points and 5 assists.
The second half was much different in that Maryland looked tentative and momentum shifted to Georgia Tech. Tech, already with an advantage in rebounding seemed to step it up offensively. They were able to get key offensive rebounds and put points on the board. Hayes had great contributions in the second half, but again, the Terps could not break away from Georgia Tech thanks mainly to Derrick Favors. The Yellow Jackets did move ahead with 3 seconds left and it looked over until Hayes found Tucker for a three with 1.5 seconds left. Tucker hit the three and Maryland stole the win from Georgia Tech.
Maryland seems to be on a role now and will face Clemson this week at home. Maryland has an opportunity to keep their position in the ACC and grab a high seed in the ACC tournament if they continue to win.
How about that game? You had to think gary was hating himself after that timeout, but the right thing happened.
Let's not foget the crucial play of Eric Hayes and Williams down the stretch. Now, if this team can figure out how to bloack out, they might avoid having to make last ditch shots.
Great finish, but not having Jordan Williams on the floor at the end of the game nearly cost the Terps. Teams with bigs like Lawal and Favors will give the Terps fits. Fortunately, not many teams have 2 big guys that good, especially as good as Favors.
The Terps can wrapup an NCAA bid with a win over Clemson.
Now THAT is why we all watch the games!!!
I’ve always been a proponent of letting the end of the game play out in a situation like yesterday. With 3 seconds left and needing to get the ball to halfcourt before calling time out, it just never seems like it’s worth it.
Of course yesterday it worked both ways. It was a great. A big group of us were at at Wisp skiing and had to watch the game on ESPN 360 on a laptop no less. We had a huge pile on when Tucker drained that 3.
Has anyone else scratched their head a bit as to how the referees decided to add .6 seconds to the clock? I saw the replay countless times and to me the clocked stopped dead on with when the whistle sounded for the time out. If anything I’d say only a tenth should have been put back on the clock. I know if I were a GT fan I’d be going nuts over that.
But I’m not and it sure is nice to be on the good end of a situation like that!
This game reminded me of the infamous Rex Ryan time-out game versus New England a few years ago. Fortunately, the Terps were able to get the job done a second time. I saw an article in the local paper that said that while the Terps practice that play all the time in practice, that Tucker has never taken that shot. He said that he's normally the practice player sent out to defend against the shot. It's been an exciting season for MD. With Clemson, Duke, and VT coming up, it doesn't get any easier!
BTW, if any of you guys come up with tickets for Clemson or Duke, I'm free, just give me a shout!
This game reminded me of the infamous Rex Ryan time-out game versus New England a few years ago. Fortunately, the Terps were able to get the job done a second time. I saw an article in the local paper that said that while the Terps practice that play all the time in practice, that Tucker has never taken that shot. He said that he's normally the practice player sent out to defend against the shot. It's been an exciting season for MD. With Clemson, Duke, and VT coming up, it doesn't get any easier!
BTW, if any of you guys come up with tickets for Clemson or Duke, I'm free, just give me a shout!
This team has a rough go of it to finish off the season…. Clemson, VT, Duke and then they can try to not lose at Charlottesville.
So…. were you all watchin the Raycom feed? I swear, the announcers sucks. SPLASH!
Nothing like Johnny Holliday calling that final play of the game!
Go Terps…