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Maryland Loses Heartbreaker To Miami, 62-60

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Maryland Loses Heartbreaker To Miami, 62-60

Jan. 14, 2009

Box Score

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP)--The Miami Hurricanes rallied from a 17-point deficit in the second half, and Jack McClinton sank a 3-pointer with 24 seconds left to beat Maryland 62-60 on Wednesday night.

Greivis Vasquez sank a pair of 3-pointers early in the second half to help the Terrapins take their largest lead at 52-35 with 12:30 to go. Miami came back thanks to seven 3-pointers, the last three by McClinton, who scored 18 points.

The Hurricanes (13-3, 2-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) won their sixth game in a row. The Terrapins (12-4, 1-1) lost in their first road game since Dec. 7.

Lance Hurdle stole the ball from Eric Hayes and drove for a layup to give the Hurricanes their first lead, 59-58, with 1:17 left. Vasquez missed a pair of 3-pointers in the final 5 seconds.

Adrian Bowie scored a career-high 23 points for the Terps.

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Players Mentioned

Eric Hayes

#5 Eric Hayes

G
6' 3"
Freshman
Greivis Vasquez

#21 Greivis Vasquez

G
6' 5"
Freshman
Adrian Bowie

#22 Adrian Bowie

G
6' 2"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Eric Hayes

#5 Eric Hayes

6' 3"
Freshman
G
Greivis Vasquez

#21 Greivis Vasquez

6' 5"
Freshman
G
Adrian Bowie

#22 Adrian Bowie

6' 2"
Freshman
G