Smith scores 18 and No. 17 Maryland holds off Purdue 57-50
(WorldNews Sport)

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) - Jalen Smith had 18 points and 10 rebounds, freshman Donta Scott scored 13 and No. 17 Maryland held off Purdue 57-50 on Saturday to remain unbeaten at home. The Terrapins (14-4, 4-3 Big Ten) scored the game`s first nine points, led by 16 at halftime and managed to stay in front after Purdue closed to 52-47 with 6 minutes left. Aaron Wiggins scored 12 points and Anthony Cowan had seven assists for Maryland, now 11-0 at home. The Terps were coming off two straight losses on the road, where they`re 0-4. Nojel Eastern scored 14...