Dec. 23, 2006
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COLLEGE PARK, Md. -
Maryland's win tonight gives the Terrapins
...An 11-2 overall record this season
...A win in its 15th meeting with American, giving the Terps a 14-1 record all-time vs. the Eagles
...A perfect 8-0 record at Comcast Center this season
...A 16.8 point average margin of victory
...A scoring offense of 79.7 points per game and a scoring defense of 62.9 points per game
Miscellaneous
...Maryland trailed 27-25 at the 4:38 mark of the first half before going on a 12-4 run to take a 37-31 halftime lead
...The Terps are now 11-1 when leading at the half this season
...American scored 31 points in the first half; Maryland was allowing 28.0 ppg in the first half prior to today's game
... Maryland has hit at least one three-pointer in 265 consecutive games
...James Gist and Ekene Ibekwe each recorded double-doubles, marking the second time this season the pair has a double-double in the same game. They each had in excess of 10 points and 10 rebounds against St. John's on Nov. 16 in Madison Square Garden.
Senior Guard Mike Jones
...Moved past Walt "The Wizard" Williams into 5th on the all-time Maryland leader board with 156 career three-pointers
...Is shooting 61.8 % (21-34+) from deep in his last six games and 46.6% (34-73) on the season
Junior Forward James Gist
...Posted his third-straight double-double with 13 points and 12 rebounds
...The last Maryland player to record three straight double-doubles was Jamar Smith in December of 2003 (23 pts./13 rebs. vs. West Virginia; 14/12 at Florida and 12/10 vs. Pepperdine)
...Grabbed a season-best 12 rebounds
...Has at least one block in every game this season and 19 consecutive games
Senior Forward Ekene Ibekwe
...Moved past Juan Dixon and Bob Kessler into 25th on Maryland's career rebounding list with 610
...Posted the ninth double-double of his career with 11 points and 13 rebounds
Senior Guard D.J. Strawberry
...With three steals tonight, passed Chris McCray for the ninth spot on Maryland's career steals list with 167
...Has hit at least one three-pointer in 11 of his last 12 games
Senior Guard Parrish Brown
...Made his first career start
