Dec. 28, 2008

Vasquez Sparks Terps Past Bryant, 72-51

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Maryland cruised to its fifth straight victory Saturday, getting 19 points from Greivis Vasquez in defeating Bryant 72-51. Afterward, however, the Terrapins were concerned about their performance on the boards and playing the Bulldogs relatively even after bolting to an early 17-point lead.

Maryland (9-2) was outrebounded 20-15 in the first half and finished with the same number of rebounds (35) as Bryant. Vasquez, a guard, led the Terrapins with six.

McClinton and Hurricanes Roll Past St. John's, 70-56

NEW YORK, NY (AP) -Jack McClinton scored all of his 20 points in the game's first 26 1/2 minutes and James Dews had seven of his nine in a 9-0 second-half run as Miami beat St. John's 70-56 on Saturday at Madison Square Garden.

McClinton matched his season high with five 3-pointers, including two in the second half when Miami retook control of the game. The first was on an inbounds play with 14:21 to play and the second was from about 26 feet and gave the Hurricanes (8-3) a 46-36 lead with 13:46 left.