No. 16 Michigan tops Maryland 84-73, win streak hits eight
By The Associated PressJanuary 1, 2021 GMT
Michigan guard Mike Smith (12) shoots over Maryland forward Donta Scott (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in College Park, Md. Scott was called for a foul on the play. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Michigan guard Mike Smith (12) shoots over Maryland forward Donta Scott (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in College Park, Md. Scott was called for a foul on the play. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) Freshman Hunter Dickinson had 26 points and 11 rebounds, Franz Wagner scored 19 and No. 16 Michigan remained unbeaten with an 84-73 win over Maryland on Thursday night.
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Coming in, the Terrapins were 0-2 in the conference, including a loss at Purdue on Friday, and their wins were against the likes of Mount St. Mary’s and St. Peter’s.
But Turgeon said he’s seen a difference in his team since losing 67-51 to Clemson on Dec. 9 and the late December road trip turned into a bonding experience that may become a building block for his team going forward.
“It was probably the best thing that happened to us,” Turgeon said. “We really grew in the last five days. A lot of meetings, a lot of being together.”
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