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College Basketball AP Top 25: Maryland Terrapins Shock #14 Duke Blue Devils
Just three days ago the Maryland Terrapins (23-7) appeared as if they had their ticket punched to the NCAA Tournament after being the then #5 North Carolina Tar Heels and after tonight’s 85-77 win over the #14 Duke Blue Devils (22-8) they can start packing their bags.
The Terrapins got 26 points from Mike Jones and D.J. Strawberry added 19 points as Maryland swept the series with their ACC opponent.
With the score tied 64-64 with just under six minutes remaining the Terrapins went on a 7-0 spurt to take control. Duke was able to pull back to within three but Maryland’s defense clamped down on the Blue Devils.
Maryland guard Greivis Vasquez had a big game finishing with 12 points and 9 rebounds while Ekene Ibekwe added 15 points.
Greg Paulus led the Blue Devils with 20 points.
The win moved Maryland to 9-6 in the ACC while Duke fell to 8-7.
