North Carolina Takes Down Maryland, 79-68
By on March 6, 2013
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Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports
North Carolina 79, Maryland 68
On Senior Night at the Comcast Center, the Maryland Terrapins (20-10, 8-9) were unable to control the duo of P.J. Hairston (22 points) and Reggie Bullock (19 points) as North Carolina (22-8, 12-5) defeated Maryland.
With forward James Michael McAdoo in foul trouble early in the game, the Tar Heels duo stepped up and led Roy Williams' team to their sixth consecutive victory.
The victory gives the Tar Heels a chance to have the same ACC record as rival Duke if they win in Chapel Hill on Saturday night.
Going into their clash on Sunday with Virginia, Maryland is in need of a win to keep any hope of making the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament alive.
Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports
North Carolina 79, Maryland 68 Final
Carolina's played really well tonight ... better than the first time around down in Chapel Hill. Heels have improved quite a bit.
— Patrick Stevens (@D1scourse) March 7, 2013
North Carolina 75, Maryland 63 (1:17 Second Half)
Maryland continues to foul but they can not make shots on the offensive end.
Chalk this game up as a win for the Tar Heels.
North Carolina 73, Maryland 62 (1:31 Second Half)
If the Tar Heels can make their free throws, they should easily cruise to victory in the final minute.
2:05 left - UNC leading 70-59.
— Carolina Basketball (@UNC_Basketball) March 7, 2013
STAT TIME!
Under-4 has arrived in College Park. North Carolina 69-59. Faust (16) leads Maryland. Hairston (20) and Bullock (18) top scorers for UNC
— Patrick Stevens (@D1scourse) March 7, 2013
North Carolina 69, Maryland 59 (2:37 Second Half)
At the final media timeout, North Carolina has a 10-point advantage and the Terps need to find a way to get a few turnovers and shoot from beyond the arc.
The turnover situation can be solved by going back to the press.
This from Rob Carlin of CSN Washington.
UNC is just deadly from 3.. Every time #Terps make a run, Heels hit a big shot.. #TerpsTalk
— Rob Carlin (@RobCarlinCSN) March 7, 2013
North Carolina 68, Maryland 57 (4:04 Second Half)
When you are 3-of-21 from beyond the arc like Maryland is tonight, you do not win many games.
North Carolina 65, Maryland 57 (5:25 Second Half)
Marcus Paige with ice in his veins as he knocks a three to once again kill the Maryland momentum.
Maryland on an 11-2 run in just 56 seconds, and suddenly the NC lead is just 63-57 with 6:08 left
— Maryland Basketball (@TerrapinHoops) March 7, 2013
North Carolina 63, Maryland 57 (6:09 Second Half)
Maryland has fought for the entire second half but they are only effective when they press.
Five point swing in the Terps favor after two turnovers are caused by the press.
Maryland hanging around. Down 11 with 6:45 to play.
— InsideCarolina (@InsideCarolina) March 7, 2013
The officials have let the players play so far.
Foul issues are minimal. Just 22 fouls called so far, and Carolina's James Michael McAdoo is the only player with three fouls.
— Patrick Stevens (@D1scourse) March 7, 2013
This is where we stand at the under-eight media timeout.
Faust (11 points) headed to the line after the under-8. #Terps running out of time, down 61-48.
— Alex Prewitt (@alex_prewitt) March 7, 2013
Hairston and Bullock are having stellar nights for UNC.
Hairston (20 points) and Bullock (18) leading UNC. The pair is a combined 6 for 13 from 3-point range.
— Carolina Basketball (@UNC_Basketball) March 7, 2013
North Carolina 61, Maryland 46 (7:48 Second Half)
Nick Faust with a strong move under the basket to score on a layup and he gets the crowd going for a minute until Bullock drains a three for UNC.
North Carolina 56, Maryland 44 (8:29 Second Half)
The referees go to the scorers table to decide if Leslie McDonald's shot is a two or three.
And it is a........two pointer.
North Carolina 56, Maryland 42 (9:09 Second Half)
The Tar Heels have killed any momentum that Maryland gained.
Reggie Bullock nails a three from the corner on a wonderfully designed play by Roy Williams.
Comcast finally seemed electric for the first time all night ... and Hairston drives down the lane for an easy layup.
— Patrick Stevens (@D1scourse) March 7, 2013
North Carolina 51, Maryland 42 (11:00 Second Half)
Maryland comes out of the timeout in a full court defense and earns two straight turnovers which lead to baskets.
Maryland is having trouble in the turnover department according to Patrick Stevens of USA Today.
Under-12. North Carolina 51-37. Terps up to 13 turnovers. Dez Wells leads Maryland with 12 points.
— Patrick Stevens (@D1scourse) March 7, 2013
Alex Prewitt of the Washington Post has his take on Dez Wells and Maryland.
Dez Wells has entered takeover mode. #Terps down 51-37 at the under-12 though. Only five players have scored.
— Alex Prewitt (@alex_prewitt) March 7, 2013
North Carolina 51, Maryland 35 (12:01 Second Half)
Give credit to the crowd at the Comcast Center for continuing to be loud.
However, they are not playing and the Terps can not stop the Tar Heels at the moment.
North Carolina 47, Maryland 33 (13:03 Second Half)
Reggie Bullock pulls down an airball and put its back in the basket.
UNC playing with loads of confidence right now.
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