College Park, MD - Oluchi Okananwa poured in a game-high 26 points as Maryland dominated Purdue in a Senior Day blowout, 99-66, Sunday at the XFINITY Center. The Terrapins have won five straight and enter March with momentum after a balanced offensive attack that featured five players in double figures.
Game Recap
Maryland jumped out early behind baskets from Okananwa and Mir McLean, but Purdue answered with inside work from Lana McCarthy to keep the opening quarter competitive. Maryland’s size rotation included freshman Marya Boiko stepping in for the injured Isimenme Oxxy-Momodu, and a late first-quarter three from Kyndal Walker helped the Terps take a 22-17 lead after one.
The second quarter belonged to Maryland’s hot shooting. Saylor Poffenbarger and McLean extended the lead, and three-pointers from Rainey Wilson and Poffenbarger pushed the margin to double digits. Maryland closed the half on a run and led 51-32 at intermission.
Maryland maintained control in the third, despite two early threes from Purdue’s Kiki Smith. Yarden Garzon buried a three to make it 67-43 late in the quarter, and Maryland led 77-48 after three. The Terps continued to pour it on in the fourth, giving younger players valuable minutes down the stretch.
Key Stats
Final Score: Maryland 99, Purdue 66
Maryland Record: 23-6, 10-6 Big Ten
Purdue Record: 12-16, 4-12 Big Ten
Team Shooting: Maryland 56% FG; 50% 3PT. Purdue 44% FG; 46% 3PT.
Bench Points: Maryland 31; Purdue 14
Second Chance Points: Maryland 14; Purdue 2
Points Off Turnovers: Maryland 21; Purdue 11
Fast Break Points: Maryland 14; Purdue 2
Player Notes
Oluchi Okananwa: 26 points, game-high scorer.
Brandon Walker: Career-high 18 points.
Addi Mack: 14 points.
Mir McLean: 11 points.
Rainey Wilson: 11 points.
Saylor Poffenbarger: 11 points, team-high 9 rebounds and a key contributor; said, “We fed off each other's energy and just kept pushing. When shots are falling like that, it feels like everyone is in sync.”
Yarden Garzon: 6 points, team highs in 7 rebounds and 3 steals.
Purdue Leaders: Kiki Smith 19 points; Nya Smith 18 points.
Game Impact
Maryland’s balanced scoring and dominant bench play turned a close early game into a rout. The Terps won the glass in key areas, converted on second chances, and turned Purdue miscues into easy points. The win keeps Maryland rolling into a crucial stretch of the schedule with confidence.
What’s Next
Maryland: Hosts Northwestern in its final regular-season home game on Wednesday night.
Purdue: Hosts Oregon on Wednesday evening.