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Julian Reese and Maryland blow out Grand Canyon 81-49 in March Madness

Maryland guard DeShawn Harris-Smith, left, celebrates a three-point basket with guard Selton Miguel during the second half against Grand Canyon in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 21, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

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SEATTLE (AP) — Julian Reese had 18 points and nine rebounds, and fourth-seeded Maryland pounded No. 13 seed Grand Canyon 81-49 on Friday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Ja'Kobi Gillespie added 16 points for the Terrapins (26-8), who will play No. 12 Colorado State on Sunday in the second round of the West Region.