Dukes Fall at 14/14 Maryland

Saturday, December 19

College Park, Md.

11 a.m.

James Madison University

4-3,0-0CAA

101

Maryland

5-1,1-0Big Ten

James Madison

Maryland

101

12/19/2020 1:28:00 PM | Women's Basketball

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COLLEGE PARK, Md. – James Madison women's basketball could not keep its offensive spark after the first quarter and dropped a 101-59 decision to No. 14/14 Maryland in non-conference action inside of the Xfinity Center on Saturday morning.

The Dukes (4-3) stuck with the Terrapins (5-1, 1-0 Big Ten) throughout the first quarter and right before the media break in the second but Maryland caught fire and set off many scoring runs to keep JMU at bay.

Freshman Peyton McDaniel paced the Dukes with 14 points, knocking down a game-high four three-pointers to go along with four rebounds, two steals and an assist. Classmate Jamia Hazell followed behind with 11 points, a trio of assists and three boards.

Six Terrapins scored in double figures, led by Ashley Owusu with a game-high 19 points with eight rebounds, seven assists and two steals. Maryland shot a blistering 50.6 percent (39-of-77) from the field.

How It Happened
The Dukes battled back-and-forth with the Terps in the first quarter to trail by three at the media break (12-9, 3:45). Coming out the break, JMU's defense hit another gear while the offensive sparked as well, sinking five straight shots including making six of their last eight to take a 19-16 lead after one.

The second quarter was polar opposite to the first as Maryland caught a rhythm that could not be stopped. The Terrapins put up 29 points while holding the Dukes to just eight points to go into half with a 45-27 lead.

The Dukes tried to answer in the third but the Terps' offensive continued to dominate as they shot 70.5 percent (12-of-17) in the quarter to limit any hopes of JMU making a comeback. Maryland's momentum carried through the rest of the game, handing JMU a 101-59 non-conference finale loss.

Quick Hits
- Freshman Jamia Hazell has scored in double figures in all but one game this season
- Junior Brianna Tinsley tied her season high by grabbing two steals

Up Next
The Dukes will open Colonial Athletic Association action on Sunday, Jan. 3 in the Atlantic Union Bank Center. Tip is set for 2 p.m. with the game broadcast live on FloSports. The game is presented by Glo Fiber.