Charles scores 22 to lead No. 7 Maryland past Nebraska 89-63
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Maryland pounced on Nebraska at the outset, taking control with deft shooting and relentless defense.
The knockout blow came in the third quarter, when the No. 7 Terrapins rattled off 16 straight points to pull away to an 89-63 victory Thursday night.
Standing alone atop the Big Ten, Maryland (23-2, 12-2) will carry an eight-game winning streak into Iowa on Sunday with first place on the line. The 14th-ranked Hawkeyes are one game back with four to play.
"I'm excited about another great opportunity for us," Terps coach Brenda Frese said. "I love going into this game where we're at right now. We're peaking at the right time.