Nov. 21, 2004
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COLLEGE PARK, Md. -
Maryland Women's Basketball - Game Notes
No. 24/24 Maryland 73, Siena 52
Today's contest was the first ever meeting between the two schools.
Sophomore Shay Doron had career-highs with seven assists (previous best - 6, twice) and five steals (previous best - four vs. Clemson, 1/29/04).
Doron has scored double-figure points in seven straight games, dating back to last season.
Maryland went on an 8-0 run to stretch its lead to 12 points (27-15) between the 7:29 and 5:43 marks in the first half.
Maryland held significant advantages in points off turnovers (32-4) and fastbreak points (14-2).
Maryland scored 11 of its 13 second chance points and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds in the second half.
The Terps have forced at least 25 turnovers in each of their two games this season (26 today, 25 at Appalachian State).
Maryland closed out the game with a 26-12 run over the final 9:57 of the second half.
Anesia Smith set new career-bests in free throws and free throw attempts, going 8-for-8 from the free throw line.
Nine Terps played at least 15 minutes today for the first time since last season's 90-49 win over Sacred Heart (Game 3 - 11/28/03).