The No. 5 Terps started off the Orlando Invitational with a gritty 76-69 victory over Temple on Thanksgiving. Maryland will now face Harvard in the semifinals of the tournament on Friday at 11:30 a.m.
Thanks to a career high 30-point performance by senior Anthony Cowan, the Terps survived a close quarterfinal matchup against first year head coach Aaron McKie and his Owls squad.
Mired by a slow start — a trend that has defined the Terps this season thus far — Maryland battled through 14 lead changes and nine ties with the Owls. The Terps struggled with 14 turnovers, but when it mattered most, the team showed poise at the free throw line, shooting a perfect 4-for-4 in the final seconds.
With a lot of the top teams in the country losing this week — most notably Stephen F. Austin shocking No. 1 Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium — Maryland can capitalize with a first place finish this weekend. But first, it needs to get past Harvard.
The game will be televised on ESPN2.
The numbers
Maryland: 6-0 (0-0 Big Ten)
Harvard: 5-2 (0-0 Ivy League)
All-time series: N/A (the teams have never played each other)
Odds: TBD
How to watch and listen
Friday, Nov. 29th, 11:30 a.m. (EST), ESPN Wide World of Sports, Orlando, Fla.
TV: ESPN2 (Dave Feldman, Dan Dakich)
Radio: 105.7 FM (Balt.) / 980 AM (DC), TuneIn Radio App, XM 195, Sirius 135 (Johnny Holliday, Walt Williams and Chris Knoche)
Stream: WatchESPN
In other news
Anthony Cowan Jr. messed around and dropped 30 points against Temple. Check out some of his highlights.
"Everything he does is magic ✨"@AnthonyCowanJr brought out all the tricks today#Uno x #FearTheTurtle pic.twitter.com/kjyD8wJFip
— Maryland Basketball (@TerrapinHoops) November 28, 2019
Here are some more highlights from the game.
Thanksgiving Hype Meter ⚡️
— Maryland Basketball (@TerrapinHoops) November 28, 2019
██████████ 100% #FearTheTurtle pic.twitter.com/XQ5zBLoRQp
We Eatin’ @JalenSmith2000 x #FearTheTurtle pic.twitter.com/aAaXXG6D9m
— Maryland Basketball (@TerrapinHoops) November 28, 2019
Check out what head coach Mark Turgeon and the No. 5 Terrapins had to say to the press after their victory over Temple.
No. 5 Maryland men's basketball head coach Mark Turgeon and players speak to the media following the team's 76-69 win over Temple. https://t.co/4IS7r0OObK
— Testudo Times (@testudotimes) November 28, 2019
The teams of College Park made sure to wish their followers a Happy Thanksgiving.
Thankful for our Football Family ❤️
— Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) November 28, 2019
Happy Thanksgiving! pic.twitter.com/UQkDAWJ9Um
Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours ♥️#FearTheTurtle pic.twitter.com/CndKKNEw3r
— Maryland Basketball (@TerrapinHoops) November 29, 2019
Happy Thanksgiving!
— Maryland Women’s Basketball (@umdwbb) November 28, 2019
We have so much to be thankful for ❤️️.#TerpFamily // #HappyThanksgiving pic.twitter.com/Co2sOxcn6D
Thankful for the BEST fans in the country! ❤️
— Maryland Soccer (@MarylandMSoccer) November 28, 2019
Happy Thanksgiving from the boys! pic.twitter.com/yQi2fq2JtO
From our family to yours, HAPPY THANKSGIVING! #BeTheBest x #HappyThanksgiving pic.twitter.com/9xzCrEzZGp
— Maryland Lacrosse (@TerpsMLax) November 28, 2019
We have a lot to be thankful for...
— Maryland W. Soccer (@TerpsWSoccer) November 28, 2019
...including you #TerpNation! #HappyThanksgiving pic.twitter.com/TJ3RtGusJV