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Coit Drops 43, Ties 3-Point Record as Maryland Secures First Big Ten Win

The graduate guard's outburst snapped a four-game skid for an 8-10 team still searching for consistency.

Maryland Terrapins guard David Coit gestures love toward the stands while guard Darius Adams #1 and forward Aleks Alston applaud his 43-point game against the Penn State Nittany Lions following the Terps’ 96-73 win and their first Big Ten victory in men’s college basketball in College Park. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)
Maryland Terrapins guard David Coit scores a layup between Penn State Nittany Lions guard Dominick Stewart #7 and guard Kayden Mingo during the first half of men’s college basketball in College Park. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)
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Overview

  • Maryland beat Penn State 96-73 to end its conference drought and move to 1-6 in Big Ten play.
  • Coit poured in 30 points before halftime, a school record for points in a half.
  • His nine made 3-pointers matched the program’s single-game mark as the Terps hit a record 18 threes overall.
  • The Terps posted season highs including 96 points, 54.1% shooting and a 39-21 rebounding advantage.
  • Outlets reported slight differences in Coit’s shooting line — AP listed 14-for-22 (9-for-14 from deep) while others had 14-for-23 (9-for-15) — and Maryland visits No. 13 Illinois on Wednesday.