Ayala scores 23 to push No. 10 Maryland past UConn
Maryland won 63-54. Eric Ayala scored 23 points and the 10th-seeded Terrapins clamped down on defense to snag a 63-54 victory over No. 7 UConn in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday night. Maryland held UConn to 32% shooting to overcome the Huskies' strong physical game. Weโre not there yet.โIt was the first meeting between Maryland and UConn since Maryland won in the 2002 regional final en route to its only national championship.