Maryland women’s basketball’s perfect start meets growing injury challenge
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With Christmas sweaters lining Maryland’s sideline Wednesday night, a 70-point rout unfolded at Xfinity Center. The Terps’ 91-21 win over Delaware State moved them to 12-0 for the second straight year and set a program record for fewest points allowed — all while they continue to navigate a shrinking roster. Leading scorer Kaylene Smikle’s season-ending knee injury is the latest setback, forcing Maryland to lean heavier on its depth and on the rapid growth of freshman guard Addi Mack. The injuries haven’t slowed Maryland’s momentum yet, though the schedule has offered only one ranked opponent and one Big Ten test — a 74-66 win over No. 16 Kentucky and a wild double-overtime comeback at...