Feb. 18, 2006

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Maryland's win tonight gives the Terrapins ...
... A 16-9 overall record, including 6-6 in the ACC.

... A 13-2 record this season at Comcast Center.

... A 31-33 record against the Yellow Jackets in the all-time series. Maryland has won 8 of the last 12 meetings between the teams and has captured 11 wins in the last 12 contests in College Park.

... A 4-0 record in overtime games at Comcast Center. It was the first overtime contest of the season for both teams.

Head Coach Gary Williams
... Has won 350 games in 17 seasons at his alma mater.

Game Trends
... Georgia Tech took its first lead of the game (23-22) with 6:45 remaining in the first half on a lay-up by Ra'Sean Dickey.

... The Terps immediately responded with 5 straight points and later closed the half with an 8-2 spurt to take a 38-35 halftime lead.

... After Maryland called timeout with 18:45 remaining, the Terps reeled off 8 straight points in 1:47 to surge ahead 46-40.

... After Georgia Tech scored the first basket of overtime, Maryland had an 8-0 spurt to take an 86-80 lead with 3:01 left in the extra session.

Miscellaneous
... Maryland has shot a combined 58.5 percent from the field (31-of-53) in the first half of the previous two games.

... The Terps have registered at least 20 assists in 6 games this season and at least 13 dishes in 22 of 25 contests.

... The last time two Terrapins recorded a double-double in one game was last season vs. Duke (John Gilchrist - 19 points, 10 rebounds; Travis Garrison - 17 points, 11 rebounds).

... The Terps have a 15-1 record this season when making more free throws than their opponent.

... Maryland shot 55.8 percent from the field, a season-best against an ACC foe.

... At least 4 Terps have scored in double figures in 17 games this season.

... 5 Terps scored in double figures for the 6th time this season.

Senior Forward Nik Caner-Medley
... Reached double figures in scoring for the 20th time this season.

... Has scored in double figures in 10 straight games, averaging 19.1 points-per-game during that stretch.

... Had 1 steal to move into a tie for 11th on Maryland's all-time steals list with Derrick Lewis (137).

Junior Forward Ekene Ibekwe
... Recorded his 4th double-double of the season (5th of career) with 14 points and 10 rebounds.

... Grabbed at least 10 rebounds for the 4th time this season (9th of career).

... Has at least 1 block in 21 of 25 games.

Sophomore Forward James Gist
... Registered his 2nd career double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds, the second consecutive home game he has accomplished that feat.

... Had a career-high 12 rebounds, breaking his previous mark of 10 boards.

Junior Guard D.J. Strawberry
... Had 4 steals to move past Duane Simpkins (120) and move into a tie with John Gilchrist and Ernest Graham for 14th place on Maryland's all-time steals list with 123 thefts.

... The 4 steals also ties a career-high.

... Scored in double figures for the 6th straight game - 16 games this season -- averaging 16.2 points-per-game during that span.

Junior Guard Mike Jones
... Hit his first four field goals and scored 9 points in the opening 10 minutes.

... Has scored in double figures for the fifth straight game, averaging 15.8 points-per-game during that stretch.

... Has shot 14-of-20 in the last two games (6-of-10 at Clemson, 8-of-10 vs. Ga. Tech), averaging 20 points.

... Scored at least 20 points for the fourth time this season (6th of career).

... Has sank at least one 3-point field goal in 22 of 25 games this season.

... Led Maryland in scoring for the 3rd time this season.

... Blocked a 3-point attempt by Zam Fredrick at the buzzer to force overtime.

Junior Guard Parrish Brown
... Has 9 assists in the last 2 games in 28 minutes.

Senior Guard Sterling Ledbetter
... Scored a season-high 9 points.