Third Time . . . not the charm. It's hard to beat any team three times in a season, and while the Terps managed to hit the trifecta against the Boston College Eagles yesterday, they fell short this afternoon against the more formidable Duke Blue Devils, who ended Maryland's dream of an ACC championship this year, 74-63.
Duke, which has underperformed for much of the season, really came alive during the last ten minutes or so of their game against Florida State on Friday, and carried that momentum into today's semi-final match against Maryland. Although the Terps started strong this afternoon, they were outplayed by Duke for most of the game, losing an early lead and never finding a way to regain control.
So Lang, Harp and the other seniors will leave Maryland with numerous records and accomplishments, including at least one Natty, but without realizing their dream of an ACC Championship. When Marissa left the game in the closing moments and hid her face in her jersey, that told us how bad she felt . . . especially the pain she was feeling for her teammates who won't get another chance to win in Greensboro.
Duke, which has underperformed for much of the season, really came alive during the last ten minutes or so of their game against Florida State on Friday, and carried that momentum into today's semi-final match against Maryland. Although the Terps started strong this afternoon, they were outplayed by Duke for most of the game, losing an early lead and never finding a way to regain control.
So Lang, Harp and the other seniors will leave Maryland with numerous records and accomplishments, including at least one Natty, but without realizing their dream of an ACC Championship. When Marissa left the game in the closing moments and hid her face in her jersey, that told us how bad she felt . . . especially the pain she was feeling for her teammates who won't get another chance to win in Greensboro.
And while as fans, it's never fun to see your team lose, more than anything, we just feel bad for the players.
Photo Credit: DC BasketCases
posted by BasketCases @ 9:55 PM
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One thing I admire about you Basketcases is the way you always temper your comments with a respect and sensitivity to the team. As a fan, it's a depressing loss and there's a lot of commentary that could be made. However, it was obvious from the post game press conference that coach and the players know what went wrong and you're right, ultimately you feel really bad for the team. Now, we need to shake this one off, make some corrections and look forward to the NCAA tournament.
I have a question about the Rebounders club - I'm a season ticket holder, but as a law student don't yet have much to give to the club. I graduate next year and thereafter plan to join the Rebounders although I'll be working for a firm in NYC. I'd like to keep my season tickets and plan to donate at least 2 of them to most games (although I'll return for the Duke/UNC games as well as other games that I can fit into my schedule) - do you think I'd be able to work something out with the Rebounders so my seats don't go empty?
Anonymous #2,
You could try emailing the Secretary of the Rebounders at this address: info@umrebounders.com
We hope you can work something out!
--BC
Thank you very much for your help, basketcases. I really want to be part of the rebounders & also want to ensure my seats remain full even when I can't be at Comcast in person (I'm always there in spirit).
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