Terps Defeat Seminoles, 75-57

This is what I expect to see from the No. 6 team in the country. Tough defense, clutch rebounds and terrific shooting so that by the second half it's Charmaine and Aurelie time. Florida State played with us for about 10 minutes, mainly because Miller pitched a tent in the lane and had easy buckets for the start of the game. Then the wear and tear of being guarded by Jade and overall lack of conditioning made her ineffective the final 25 minutes and Maryland was able to pull away. The second half was a bore as FSU never mounted a real comeback and even when they attempted to, Kristi would hit a 3 or Crystal would pull down a board.

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Positives

Jade Perry. Jade's confidence from the end of the Duke game looks to have carried over as she was more apt to shoot the jumper then I have seen in several games. Jade needs to provide offense while teams double and triple Crystal. I also think Jade was a little pissed Miller kept scoring on her.

Crystal's rebounding. Someone should tell Crystal she didn't get any rebounds the previous game more often. She was a beast on the glass, with her arms coming out of nowhere to grab rebounds. I was hoping she would get 20, but 19 is not too shabby.

Toliver. Attention ACC: The Virgin Islands Toliver is back. 6 out of 8 shooting, 4 of 4 from behind the arc and several crisp passes. Her turnovers weren't that bad and she seemed to be back in tune with the offense.

Newman. She slashed to the hoop last night, played stellar D and hit the open three at the appropriate time.

Negatives

Turnovers. once again too many, but I think most of them were in the second half.

Coleman and Shay's shooting. It seems to be getting to their heads as they have been off in ACC play.

Free Throw Shooting. It didn't factor in tonight, but when you get to the line 23 times you have to make at least 18.

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