No. 20 Maryland edged No. 12 North Carolina, 72-68, in an exhibition rematch of last season’s NCAA Tournament game. Nunu Agara led the Terps with 22 points and 11 rebounds as Maryland controlled the glass and held off a late Tar Heels push.
- Agara: 22 points, 11 rebounds.
- Maryland: 44 rebounds; North Carolina: 33.
- Maryland: 32 points in the paint.
- Kate Harpring led North Carolina with 29 points.
- Maryland made 19 of 22 free throws.
Yes, But
North Carolina stayed within reach, taking a 33-32 halftime lead and cutting Maryland’s advantage to two in the final minute. The Terps closed it out with Addi Mack’s clutch free throws.
Maryland opens its regular season against No. 1 South Carolina in Paris on Nov. 2. The noon game will air on ESPN…