Since Mark Turgeon came to Maryland last year as
head coach the Terrapins have not had a big win to claim.
“All week Coach talked about making a mark in
history.” Maryland guard Seth Allen said.
“I didn't come here to be mediocre,
and I don't think the players came here to be mediocre.” Turgeon said.
So here is Maryland’s chance Wednesday
night to reappear on the national scene with a big win.
14th ranked NC State was
coming to the Comcast Center fresh from a signature win over then top ranked
Duke last Saturday. In a way the swagger
had returned to NC State basketball.
Backing up a Duke win at Maryland’s
Comcast Center is a tough assignment, especially against a Terrapin team fired
up with the backing of their fans.
What transpired was a typical ACC regular
season classic that came down to the wire and made Alex Len a Terrapin hero for
the time being.
“You have to be good and you have to be lucky.”
Turgeon said. “We were pre...
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