Maryland rolls by slumping UNC 92-71

February 7, 2010

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP)—Greivis Vasquez had 26 points and 11 assists, andMaryland solidified its hold on second place in the Atlantic Coast Conferencewith a 92-71 victory over skidding North Carolina on Sunday.

Eric Hayes scored 16 for the Terrapins (16-6, 6-2), who never trailed aftertaking a 7-6 lead. Maryland has won four of its last five games against NorthCarolina, including last year’s memorable 88-85 overtime thriller.

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In that game, Vasquez scored 35 to help the Terrapins rally from 16 pointsdown. In this one, Maryland let a 16-point lead dwindle to 3 before pullingaway.

Marcus Ginyard led North Carolina (13-10, 2-6) with 17 points and DeonThompson had 16. It was the sixth loss in seven games for the Tar Heels, theirworst streak since 2002. The defending NCAA champions are 10th in the ACC, ahalf-game out of last place.

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