Anthony Cowan certainly hasn’t played like a freshman this season.
In Saturday’s game against Illinois, Cowan showed a veteran presence down the stretch and willed Maryland to victory.
Cowan scored a career-high 19 points (5-of-7 shooting) while recording seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals in a 62-56 Terrapin victory. His 19 points were also a game-high as Malcolm Hill and Melo Trimble each scored 12 points or less.
The former St. John’s College (D.C.) standout also thrived at the free throw line in the late stages of the game. Cowan missed five attempts from the charity stripe, but connected on his final five in the final 44 seconds to clinch the win for the Terps.