Greivis Vasquez's Performance

by Ben Broman on Feb 21, 2009 6:48 PM EST

Is it the best ever for a Terp? Evidence:

35 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists
3rd triple-double in Maryland history
Scored first 16 points for Maryland
Led team to victory over #3 team in nation
Hit several clutch shots (2 OT free throws, a 3-pointer with 1:15)
Most points in a triple-double in NCAA since 96-97

A simply incredible performance by Vaz. The pride in his face was heartwarming - I nearly cried at the end of the game after the court was stormed. He grew up in this game - early in the game, he had a smile after a good play, even though the Terps were winning. Late in the game, he was much more determined, and when they stormed the court, he wasn't jumping around - he was standing there, triumphant, proud. God, it was good to see.

Is it the best Maryland performance ever?

Poll

Is Greivis Vasquez's performance today (35 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists) against UNC the best ever for a Terp?

Yes

46 votes

No, it was great, but there have been better

28 votes

74 votes | Poll has closed

Tweet Comment 5 comments | 0 recs |

Do you like this story?

Comments

Somebody pay this kid!

Yo Greivis, if you’re readin this, I SALUTE YOU! You are the reason MD won this game and you are the reason Garyland is jumpin right now! WE SHOCKED THE WORLD! Keep it goin G! And continue to stuff the stat sheet! I love it man, GO TERPS!

Triple Double?…..hahahaha
35-11-11! Somebody sign that ball!

by FEARtheTERP1 on Feb 21, 2009 10:27 PM EST reply actions

Best ever? 'Fraid not.

Three words: 1986 DEAN DOME

Len Bias had 35 points in beating Dean Smith in the Dean Dome for UNC’s first home loss in that building in 1986.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdyR6CL0A_M

Duck Around - a progressive blog about the Eastern Shore of Maryland. And getting off my lawn.

by duck on Feb 22, 2009 6:54 PM EST reply actions

Close

But GV had as many points and had a triple-double. I understand the importance of that game, and no one will ever forget that play, but Greivis was just incredible today. Maryland isn’t even close without him playing the way he did. He carried the team, and it could get Maryland into the tourney (and therefore save Gary’s job for another two years). Very close, bu I side with GV’s performance.

by Ben Broman on Feb 22, 2009 8:26 PM EST up reply actions