COLLEGE PARK, MD – No. 10 Maryland dominated Penn State, 106-78, on Thursday at XFINITY Center to move to 11-4 overall and 3-1 in the Big Ten. The Terps have won all 11 games against Penn State since joining the conference for the 2014-15 season. 

Maryland has now won 31 consecutive home games, the longest streak in the nation and 28 consecutive home conference games. 

Five Terps scored in double-figures led as Diamond Miller (season-high 24 points on 10-of-13 shooting) and Ashley Owusu (20 points on 8-of-13 shooting) and combined for 42 points as the pair shot an impressive 18-of-24 from the floor. Overall, Maryland knocked down 55 percent of its shots. 

Angel Reese had her ninth double-double of the season with 15 points and 14 rebounds (career-high 15). Shyanne Sellers (career-high tying 17 points) and Chloe Bibby (12 points) and also hit the 10-plus mark. 

The Terps raced out to a 26-11 lead after the first quarter and cruised the rest of the way. Maryland led 53-28 at halftime thanks to 15 points apiece from Miller and Owusu over the first 20 minutes. 

Makenna Marisa led the Lady Lions with 29 points. Penn State returned to action after being on a COVID pause since Dec. 18 as they had three games canceled or postponed. 

Brenda Frese's Take
"It starts with our defense. I thought we set the tone right away. We were really aggressive in the passing lanes. I thought offensively, we really pushed the tempo. We were really unselfish, moving the basketball and that's really what Maryland basketball looks like… We looked a little bit more like ourselves. It's fun to watch, a fun style of play. Everybody was able to share the basketball and make easy plays for one another.
 

Breaking Down The Action

• A first quarter, which Maryland dominated 26-11, was filled with big numbers as Miller scored 10 points, Owusu tallied eight points and Reese grabbed nine rebounds, equaling Penn State's total as a team. 
• The second quarter was more of the same as Maryland outscored Penn State, 27-17 to lead 53-28 at intermission. Owusu and Miller led all scorers with 15 first-half points. 
• Maryland continued its onslaught with a 28-point third quarter to lead 81-50 after three periods. 
• Miller's lay-up with 2:30 left put Maryland over the century mark. 

• Maryland scored 100 points for the second time this season and first since they racked up 108 against UNC Wilmington on Nov, 19. 
• All-time Maryland had scored 100 points in 77 games, including a school-record tying seven last season in 2020-21. 
• Maryland's last 100-point game vs. a Big Ten school came in a 111-93 victory over Iowa on Feb. 23, 2021. 

• The Terps have won 31 straight home games since Nov. 17, 2019 when they beat Delaware, 99-55. This is currently the longest active streak in the country
• Maryland has won 28 consecutive home Big Ten games. 
• The Terps have a record of 131-16 (.891) in Big Ten play all-time. 
• They are 142-20 (.877) against Big Ten opponents in the 20 years under Brenda Frese.
• Since joining the league in 2014, Maryland is 58-4 (.935) against Big Ten teams in XFINITY Center
• Since their first year in the Big Ten, the Terps are 103-1 when holding their league opponents to 70 points or less. 
• The Terrapins are also 116-7 when they score 70 points or more.
• Over the last four seasons, the Terps are 62-2 when they score 80 points or more, including 22 straight matchups. 

• Miller (season-high 24 points) scored in double-figures for the third time this season and 43rd time in her career.
• Owusu (20 points) has scored in double-figures in 14 of 15 games this season and now has 62 career games in double-figures. It was Owusu's fourth game this season with 20-plus points. 
• Reese (15 points) has scored in double-figures in 14 of 15 games this season and now has 22 career games in double-figures.
• Sellers (14 points) scored in double-figures for the seventh time this season. 
• Bibby (12 points) hit double-figures for the ninth time this season and 60th time in her career.

• Reese collected her ninth double-double of the season after a 15-point and 14-rebound performance against the Lady Lions. 
• The sophomore added eight offensive rebounds, adding to her nation-leading 5.2 offensive rebounds a game.   

• Maryland now owns the series at 19-14 and has won 11 straight since joining the league in 2014-15. 
• The 106 points equaled the most against Penn State ever, was Maryland beat PSU, 106-69, Feb. 16, 2020. 
• Last year, Maryland won 96-82 in State College on Dec. 31, 2020, then the Terps won 88-61 in College Park on March 6. 

• Maryland will return to action on Sunday at Minnesota for a 3 p.m., ET tip in Minneapolis. 
• The game will be broadcast on Big Ten Network+.

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