No. 10-seed Maryland women’s basketball blew a 20-point lead to No. 7-seed Iowa State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, ultimately falling by a score of 93-86.
The Cyclones’ comeback was the second-largest in NCAA Tournament history. The Terps were outscored in the second half, 57-34.
Here are some takeaways from the defeat.
The Terps collapsed in the third quarter
For Maryland, third quarter struggles have been a consistent theme this season. But those struggles reared their ugly head at the worst possible time.
Up by 20 points at the half, it seemed as if Maryland had wiped away the aggression and energy from Iowa State.