No. 8 Maryland Women Extend Undefeated Streak with Hard-Fought Win Over No. 19 Michigan State

Maryland holds off a late Michigan State rally to secure a 72-66 victory, improving to 12-0 and matching their second-best season start in program history.

• Kaylene Smikle led Maryland with 19 points, while Saylor Poffenbarger recorded her fourth double-double of the season with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
• Michigan State erased a 17-point deficit to tie the game in the fourth quarter but struggled with shooting consistency, hitting only 32% of their field goal attempts.
• Maryland overcame 25 turnovers and a six-minute scoring drought in the second half, with key plays by Christina Dalce and Bri McDaniel sealing the win in the final minute.
• Michigan State’s Theryn Hallock scored a game-high 20 points, and Julia Ayrault added a double-double with 17 points and 12 rebounds in the loss, their second consecutive defeat.
• The Terrapins will face Rutgers next, while Michigan State looks to rebound in their upcoming game against Purdue.

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