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No. 11 Maryland cruises past Loyola, Md, 84-46

By David Ginsburg
AP Sports Writer / November 11, 2011

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COLLEGE PARK, Md.—Alyssa Thomas scored 20 points, freshman Brene Moseley added 17, and No. 11 Maryland never trailed in a season-opening 84-46 victory over in-state foe Loyola on Friday night.

Thomas, a 6-foot-2 sophomore forward, had 14 points in 14 minutes in the first half to stake the Terrapins to a 40-25 lead. The gap widened to 21 points with 17:43 left, and it was 66-36 with 9:41 to go.

Thomas also contributed seven rebounds and three assists in 23 minutes.

Laurin Mincy scored 11 for the Terrapins (1-0), who have won 12 straight over Loyola and lead the series 18-3. Maryland next faces No. 10 Georgetown on Sunday.

Katie Sheahin led the Greyhounds (0-1) with 13 points. Loyola went 21-13 last season and won a game in the WNIT.

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