COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Kaylene Smikle had an impressive performance, scoring 21 points with 14 of those points coming in the first half, and in doing so, she achieved a career milestone of over 1,000 points. This significant achievement contributed to the No. 8 Maryland Terrapins’ dominant 107-57 victory over William & Mary on Thursday morning.

The game started early at 11 a.m., coinciding with Maryland’s Field Trip Day, where schoolchildren, teachers, and chaperones received free entry. This initiative created a vibrant and energetic atmosphere, and the Terrapins (11-0) provided an exciting performance that kept the young fans engaged and enthusiastic throughout the game.

Leading the scoring for William & Mary (3-8) was Bella Nascimento, who managed to put up 16 points against a formidable Maryland defense. Smikle reached her career milestone in the second quarter by hitting a three-pointer that stretched Maryland’s lead to 44-21. After two seasons at Rutgers, Smikle transferred to Maryland, where her contributions are clearly making an impact.

The game concluded with Maryland concluding with a strong 20-1 run, showcasing their dominance.

**Key Takeaways**
Looking at William & Mary, their struggles from beyond the arc were evident as the Tribe entered the matchup shooting at just 24% from three-point range, and they slightly underperformed again, finishing the game with 7 for 30 for 23.3%. On the other side, Maryland’s performance was quite the opposite, displaying no signs of rust despite this being just their second game in 21 days. They jumped to an early 16-7 lead, successfully neutralizing William & Mary’s attempts to narrow the gap during the second quarter.

**Turning Point**
The big momentum shift occurred with Maryland leading 23-19, propelling them into a 21-2 run in the second quarter, effectively turning the contest into a lopsided victory. During this critical stretch, Smikle scored seven of her points, asserting her influence on the game’s outcome.

**Statistics Highlight**
In terms of rebounding, Maryland dominated with 26 offensive rebounds compared to just eight from William & Mary. Moreover, they drastically outperformed their opponents at the free-throw line, attempting 50 free throws against William & Mary’s six.

**Looking Ahead**
Next, Maryland will resume Big Ten action on December 29 against the unbeaten No. 15 Michigan State. Meanwhile, William & Mary will have a break before facing Hampton at home on January 3.