Terps Top Mississippi State, 80-73

Dec. 30, 2008

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) -Kristi Toliver had 24 points and eight assists and No. 14 Maryland beat Mississippi State 80-73 in the finals of the Terrapin Classic. It was the Bulldogs' first defeat of the season.

Demauria Liles and Marah Strickland scored 16 points apiece for the Terrapins (11-2). They have won four straight and 11 of 12.

For her efforts, Liles was named the Most Valuable Player of the Terrapin Classic. Strickland also earned recognition as an All-Tournament performer.

Alexis Rack led Mississippi State (11-1) with 24 points, and Robin Porter and Tysheka Grimes had 10 each. The Bulldogs' 11-0 start matched the best in school history. They have dropped eight consecutive games to ranked opponents.

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