With every missed layup or free throw, the Blue Devils left the door open. Shooting just 53.8% from the line and converting only 20-of-42 layups, they fell behind in execution, compared to the Terrapins’ 79.

The Terps won their rematch against an old ACC foe thanks to 23 points from Kaylene Smikle and 17 from Shyanne Sellers.

Maryland’s Saylor Poffenbarger, left, high fives teammate Kaylene Smikle, right, after she scored and was fouled by Duke’s in the third quarter. Maryland defeated Duke 85-80 in women basketball game at Xfinity Center. (Staff)

With two games under its belt where Duke proved itself the fastest, toughest team on the court, the Blue Devils met their match in a high-powered offense that was firing on all cylinders in Maryland.

NCAA.com's team of the week is the Maryland Terrapins, recording three wins in the opening week one of women's college basketball.

The Maryland Terrapins (2-0) take on the Duke Blue Devils (2-0) on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET. The matchup airs on Fox Sports 1. Watch Maryland Terrapins vs. Duke Blue Devils on Fubo and see how to watch more games here.

Her free throw gave the 18th-ranked Terrapins an 11-point lead over No. 11 Duke with just over five minutes to play Sunday afternoon at Xfinity Center. The Terps were in control f

Kaylene Smikle scored a game-high 23 points Sunday as No. 18 Maryland established a 13-point fourth quarter lead and held off No. 11 Duke 85-80 in women's college basketball in

The Terps used excellent defense and solid 3-point shooting to cruise past the No. 11 Blue Devils. Maryland improves to 3-0 with the win.