Terps win Boxing Match over Temple, 64-46

In the most physical game of the year and the last of a 14-game stretch, the Terps finally responded to being pushed around and sent a message to Temple and other teams of their ilk by winning by 18. In the past, we would have wilted due to being hacked, elbowed and pushed on almost every play, but yesterday we gave it right back and said enough was enough. The game was poorly officiated as the refs let it get out of hand and thus players fell all over the court.

I thought the defense was outstanding as we really limited Temple's looks and they were forced to take a bunch of bad shots. We also didn't rely on the three-point shot as much, as we only took two (and made them both), which shows that we can play on the inside when they pressure us from the outside.

Player of the Game: Kristi. Yes, she led the team in scoring, but I was more impressed that she played a true PG in the first half and didn't look for her shot. She took two shots and instead had 7 assists and four rebounds. She realized her shot wasn't falling and got her teammates involved. It was great to see.

Next Up: James Madison on Dec. 20 (yes, imagine that, no games for 11 days). God rested on the seventh day, the Maryland Women's Basketball team didn't get to rest until the 32nd day.