Dec. 22, 2008

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Streaking Terps: The Terps began Monday's game with an 11-0 run and never looked back in downing American. In winning its fourth consecutive game and improving to 6-0 at home, Maryland now has won at least eight of its first 10 games for the fourth time in the last five seasons dating back to 2004-05.

Clean Basketball: Maryland set Comcast Center records on Monday by limiting the Eagles to three free throw attempts and zero free throw conversions. The previous arena records were six free throw attempts and two conversions, respectively, by High Point on Nov. 24, 2006. Terps are 8-0 this season when they make more free throws than their opponent.

Ahead of the Competition: After leading from the start against American, the Terps have not trailed in nearly 117 minutes, spanning almost three entire games. Their last deficit was 4-2 in the opening minutes of their win at George Washington on Dec. 7.

Ball Security: Maryland did an excellent job taking care of the basketball against American, recording just 10 turnovers in tying a season-low previously set during its win over Michigan State on Nov. 27.

Free Throw Shooting: Maryland entered Monday's contest ranked sixth in the nation in free throw shooting (79.1 percent) and continued to shoot well from the stripe versus the Eagles, hitting 16 of 18 (88.9 percent), including 12 of 12 during the second half.

Lined-Up for Success: Maryland improved to 4-0 with its current starting lineup of guards Eric Hayes, Adrian Bowie and Greivis Vasquez, forward Landon Milbourne and center Dave Neal. That current starting five represents the third combination used by coach Gary Williams thus far this season, though all three have involved Hayes, Vasquez and Milbourne.

Neal the Real Deal: Continuing to make the most of his final season in College Park, Dave Neal tied for the team lead with 14 points for the Terps, including two first-half 3-pointers to help propel the team to its early lead.

Maryland's No. 1: Fresh off a then-career-best 23-point performance against Delaware State, Landon Milbourne continued to have a hot hand against the Eagles. The junior forward tied for the team lead on Monday with 14 points. The Terps are 6-0 this season when Milbourne scores in double figures. Prior to this season, he had not led the team in scoring in any game, but he now has led or tied for the team lead in scoring on four occasions this season, including three straight.

Venezuelan Sensation: Guard Greivis Vasquez continued to produce for the Terps, notching 13 points, a team-high five assists and five rebounds on Monday. The reigning All-ACC nominee now has scored in double figures in 35 of his last 37 games. He now has started 46 consecutive games for the Terps dating back to the 2007 ACC Tournament.

Record Book Update: Several Maryland players have continued their ascents this season through the Maryland record book. With his performance against American, Vasquez passed Johnny Rhodes (1993-96) to claim eighth place in school history with 439 career assists. With 13 points versus the Eagles, Greivis stands five behind Keith Gatlin (1984-86, 88) for 41st place all-time with 1,082 career points.

Coaching Legend: Now with 612 career victories overall, Gary Williams remains in sixth place among active NCAA Division I coaches. He stands two wins behind Houston coach Tom Penders (whose squad has seven wins thus far this season) for fifth place all-time. Williams, who posted his 400th win at Maryland with an overtime victory over Vermont on Nov. 21, also now has 405 career victories as coach of his alma mater.

That's Comcastic: The Terps now have won 59 of 63 non-conference games since moving into Comcast Center in 2002. The team stands 91-20 (.820) all-time in games played on its current homecourt.

Trey Streak Intact: With Neal's 3-pointer 3:35 into the contest, the Terps extended their streak of hitting at least one shot from beyond the arc to 330 consecutive games.

Series Record: By winning Monday's game, Maryland improved to 15-2 all-time against American in a series that dates back to 1926-27.