Maryland, ranked 10th, secures 92-70 win against Toledo, maintaining an undefeated 8-0 record.

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    ANNAPOLIS, Md. โ€” In a decisive showing, Saylor Poffenbarger recorded a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Kaylene Smikle added 17 points, leading No. 10 Maryland to a 92-70 victory against Toledo during the Navy Classic on Sunday.

    The Terrapins improved their season record to 8-0 and maintained a commanding style of play, shooting an impressive 60.3% from the field. This unbeaten start marks the best for Maryland since the 2018-19 season, when they won their first 12 games.

    For the Rockets, who now sit at 4-2, Nan Garcia contributed 13 points. The Terps quickly established control by scoring the gameโ€™s first eight points, but Toledo fought back, managing to tie the game at 19. After leading 25-21 at the end of the first quarter, Maryland extended its advantage to 51-33 heading into halftime.

    In this matchup, the Rockets proved more competitive than in their earlier encounter against a Big Ten opponent, where they suffered a 94-57 defeat to Iowa. However, they continued to face difficulties against Marylandโ€™s size, resulting in the end of their three-game winning streak.

    Marylandโ€™s performance contrasted sharply with their previous game on Saturday when they found themselves trailing in the fourth quarter against George Mason before ultimately winning 66-56.

    A pivotal moment occurred late in the second quarter when Mir McLean of Maryland missed two free throws with 3:43 left before halftime. Toledo was unable to secure the rebound, allowing Allie Kubek of the Terps to snatch the ball, get fouled, and make both free throws. This sequence ignited a surge for Maryland, culminating in a 12-3 run that set the tone heading into the half.

    Statistically, Maryland exploited its advantage in the paint, outscoring Toledo 70-34 in that area. Additionally, the Terps ramped up their defensive efforts in the latter stages of the game. After the Rockets shot an impressive 75% (9 of 12) in the first quarter, they struggled to find their rhythm, hitting only 36.6% (15 of 41) over the final 30 minutes of gameplay.

    Looking ahead, Toledo is set to face Mercyhurst on Friday, while Maryland will return home to take on Mount St. Maryโ€™s on Tuesday.