Ashley Owusu scored 24 points to help No. 3 Maryland hold off No. 6 Baylor for a 79-76 win on Sunday.
Surpassing 1,000 career points, Owusu became the 35th Maryland player to reach the milestone.
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The game came down to a single possession, with Baylorâs Sarah Andrews missing a last-second three-pointer to secure Maryland the narrow victory.
Angel Reese added to Owusuâs effort, notching 17 points and nine rebounds, while Chloe Bibby recorded 16 points and five rebounds.
First ya give, then ya go.
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Baylorâs NaLyssa Smith drained 30 points, with 15 rebounds for a double-double, but it wasnât enough to overcome Maryland down the stretch.
Sunday marks Baylorâs first loss of the season, while Maryland improves to 6-0.