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Harper, Toliver help Maryland hold off Pittsburgh
Nov 28, 2007 - 4:00 AM COLLEGE PARK, Maryland (Ticker) -- Laura Harper scored 21 points and Kristi Toliver added 20 as third-ranked Maryland overcame a huge game from Shavonte Zellous to post a 90-77 victory over Pittsburgh on Tuesday.Marissa Coleman added 16 points for the Lady Terrapins (9-0), who shot 50 percent (16-of-32) in the second half to withstand a comeback attempt.
A senior forward, Harper became the 24th women's player in school history to surpass the 1,000 point plateau.
Maryland built an 18-point lead nine minutes into the game and led 44-28 at halftime. However, Zellous, who scored 26 of her 30 points in the second half, helped Pittsburgh rally.
The Panthers, who shot 50 percent (28-of-55) from the floor, could only get as close as eight points early in the second half.
Jania Sims scored 14 points for Pittsburgh, which outscored Maryland, 49-46, in the second half.
- NCAA WOMENS BB
FINAL 1ST 2ND TOTAL
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PITTSBURGH 28 49 77
MARYLAND (3) 44 46 90 FINAL
Nov 27 9:02 PM - NCAA WOMENS BB
PITTSBURGH 28
(3) MARYLAND 44 HALFTIME
Nov 27 7:52 PM
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