Maryland beat Houston, 89-77, to advance to NCAA tournament's second round against Michigan State.
Maryland won in large part because of freshman Jordan Williams, who showed just how different a team can be with a little inside muscle. With 21 points, Williams topped his previous career high of 19.
Landon Milbourne also came up big.
A year ago, the Terps overcame a lack of size to advance to the tournament's second round. On Friday night, it was Maryland – not an opponent – who had a size advantage and exploited it.
The 6-foot-10 Williams had 10 points and 10 rebounds in the first half alone against the Cougars, who are statistically one of the nation's worst rebounding teams.
Game story will be up shortly.