1. It wasn't close, and frankly I was not surprised. College basketball is a game of match-ups, and we did not match up well with the Terps.
2. We clawed back within sight of them a few times, but it was just a matter of time before they blew the doors off -- those guys can score in a hurry.
3. We need to get some more size inside if Thorne does not return, but all I can say is that Mav has totally surpassed my expectations. Not only did he perform well, but he was going us against a team with great size, and I don't just mean they are big, they are also good.
4. Looking to the future, JCL looks like he is really going to be a keeper. We know he can shoot already, but the rest of this game is starting to show up in flashes. It is going to be fun to watch him reach his potential.
5. Our two big guns just didn't have it tonight, and we aren't going to win very many games, or even be competitive, when those two both have off games.
6. The rest of the guys played hard most of the time, and Tate has some decent numbers other than scoring, but we simply don't have the horses to play with Maryland right now.
7. We actually took care of the ball pretty well, and we didn't foul that much, but the rebounding edge (35 to 24 for the Terps) was really grim when you consider how well they shot.
8. I guess if you can't be the best, at least bring out the best in others. Nobody knows how well they can shoot until they play us. I know we are not a good defensive team, but it still seems that we ignite something special in our opponents.
9. One more to go in Happy Valley. Well, maybe we can end this regular season on a happy note. Hey, one can always hope!
Go Illini!