Here's a halftime look at the first-round NCAA game in Spokane, Wash.
It took Houston on;y a few seconds to put up a 3 on its first possession – a miss.
The Cougars took an 18-13 lead behind nine early points by Aubrey Coleman, who accounted for 16 of Houston's first 29 points.
But the Terps – exploiting Houston's lack of inside presence – took a 37-29 lead late in the first half.
Maryland was led in the half by Jordan Williams, who has 10 points and 10 rebounds.
Here's the thing:- Maryland can score inside. Williams can post up and rebound. Sean Mosley and Landon Milbourne (10 points) can cause inside damage. Houston is not good in the paint.
Houston closed to within 39-37 on junior guard Adam Brown's heave to beat the halftime buzzer Brown was between midcourt and the 3-point line when he let it fly.