Burton and Bamba lead No. 21 Villanova to 57-40 rout of Maryland
VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) Tyler Burton scored 10 of his 15 points in Villanova’s dominant first half, and the 21st-ranked Wildcats rolled to a 57-40 victory over cold-shooting Maryland on Friday night.
TJ Bamba added 11 points as the Wildcats (3-1) rebounded nicely from Monday’s loss to unranked Penn.
“I loved our effort and intensity, especially at the start of the game,” Villanova coach Kyle Neptune said. “I loved our attention to detail.”
Julian Reese had 10 points for Maryland (1-3), which dropped its third straight. The Terrapins finished with just 12 field goals while shooting 24% from the field.
“I'm searching and I'm failing miserably,” coach Kevin Willard said.
After hitting 27% from long range against the Quakers, Villanova found its stroke from deep early and often against Maryland.
Bamba opened the game by draining a 3-pointer, Burton followed with another one 49 seconds later and the Wildcats were on their way to a convincing victory. Villanova finished the opening half ahead 39-15 after making 13 of 21 shots, including 6 of 11 3-pointers.
“That was great,” Burton said of the start. “But our focus was on the defensive end, locking the person down, taking the matchup serious, following the game plan, being aggressive and setting the tone.”
Maryland couldn’t find the net, missing 23 of 27 attempts and 12 of 14 from long range in the opening 20 minutes. The Terrapins had as many turnovers (four) as field goals entering the break. They ended the game 12 for 50 from the field and 5 of 26 from 3-point territory.
The Wildcats led by as many as 32 in the second half.
As if adding insult to injury, highlights of the blowout played in the background as Willard was addressing reporters after the game.
“I don’t think we need to have this on,” he cracked.
Someone turned off the television. Willard, who frequently coached against the Wildcats during 12 seasons at Big East rival Seton Hall, quipped: “First time someone at Villanova has ever done something nice to me."
BRIDGES HONORED
Villanova honored two-time national champion Mikal Bridges by retiring his jersey in a halftime ceremony. Bridges, a current member of the Brooklyn Nets who has had a successful NBA career since leaving Villanova in 2018, was elated to be back on campus.
“It’s really special,” he said. “Just blessed, honestly.”
Neptune said Bridges was in the Villanova locker room before the game.
“We definitely felt his presence,” Neptune said.
BIG PICTURE
Maryland: After starting 8-0 and reaching the second round of the NCAA Tournament last season, the Terrapins have much work to do to get back to that level. They can start building confidence with three straight winnable home games against UMBC, South Alabama and Rider, before a visit to Indiana on Dec. 1 in their Big Ten opener.
Villanova: The Wildcats might slip out of the AP Top 25 after the loss to Penn, but could return with a promising showing at the Battle 4 Atlantis next week in the Bahamas.
UP NEXT
Maryland: Will host UMBC on Tuesday night.
Villanova: Will face Texas Tech in the Battle 4 Atlantis opener Wednesday afternoon.
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Time | Team | Play | Score | |
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20:00 | Julian Reese vs. Eric Dixon (Mark Armstrong gains possession) | |||
19:38 | +3 | TJ Bamba makes three point jump shot (Eric Dixon assists) | 0-3 | |
19:10 | Donta Scott misses three point jump shot | |||
19:08 | TJ Bamba defensive rebound | |||
19:08 | +3 | Tyler Burton makes three point jump shot (TJ Bamba assists) | 0-6 | |
19:02 | Jahmir Young misses two point jump shot | |||
19:00 | Tyler Burton defensive rebound | |||
18:53 | Jamie Kaiser Jr. personal foul (TJ Bamba draws the foul) | |||
18:38 | +1 | TJ Bamba makes regular free throw 1 of 2 | 0-7 | |
18:05 | TJ Bamba misses regular free throw 2 of 2 | |||
18:05 | Julian Reese defensive rebound | |||
17:47 | Mark Armstrong personal foul (Jahmir Young draws the foul) | |||
17:31 | Jamie Kaiser Jr. misses three point jump shot | |||
17:29 | Eric Dixon defensive rebound | |||
17:09 | Jahmir Young shooting foul (Tyler Burton draws the foul) | |||
17:09 | Tyler Burton misses regular free throw 1 of 2 | |||
17:09 | +1 | Tyler Burton makes regular free throw 2 of 2 | 0-8 | |
16:56 | +2 | Julian Reese makes two point layup (Donta Scott assists) | 2-8 | |
16:26 | +3 | Hakim Hart makes three point jump shot | 2-11 | |
15:51 | Jahmir Young misses two point jump shot | |||
15:49 | Julian Reese offensive rebound | |||
15:43 | Lance Ware blocks Julian Reese's two point layup | |||
15:41 | Lance Ware defensive rebound | |||
15:25 | +2 | Jordan Longino makes two point layup | 2-13 | |
15:23 | Terrapins 30 second timeout | |||
15:23 | TV timeout | |||
15:07 | Jordan Longino personal foul (Julian Reese draws the foul) | |||
15:07 | Julian Reese misses regular free throw 1 of 2 | |||
14:59 | +1 | Julian Reese makes regular free throw 2 of 2 | 3-13 | |
14:44 | Justin Moore misses two point jump shot | |||
14:42 | DeShawn Harris-Smith defensive rebound | |||
14:30 | Jordan Geronimo misses three point jump shot | |||
14:28 | Terrapins offensive rebound | |||
14:27 | Lance Ware personal foul (Terrapins draws the foul) | |||
14:16 | DeShawn Harris-Smith misses two point layup | |||
14:14 | Jordan Longino defensive rebound | |||
14:01 | +2 | Mark Armstrong makes two point layup | 3-15 | |
13:45 | Julian Reese misses two point jump shot | |||
13:43 | Brendan Hausen defensive rebound | |||
13:30 | Jordan Geronimo personal foul (Jordan Longino draws the foul) | |||
13:30 | Jamie Kaiser Jr. personal foul (Jordan Longino draws the foul) | |||
13:14 | Jordan Longino misses three point jump shot | |||
13:12 | Wildcats offensive rebound | |||
13:11 | +2 | Mark Armstrong makes two point layup | 3-17 | |
12:59 | +3 | Donta Scott makes three point jump shot (Jahmir Young assists) | 6-17 | |
12:36 | +3 | Eric Dixon makes three point jump shot (Mark Armstrong assists) | 6-20 | |
12:14 | Jamie Kaiser Jr. misses three point jump shot | |||
12:12 | Jahari Long offensive rebound | |||
12:09 | Jordan Longino personal foul (Terrapins draws the foul) | |||
12:09 | TV timeout | |||
11:45 | Jordan Geronimo misses three point jump shot | |||
11:43 | Tyler Burton defensive rebound | |||
11:17 | TJ Bamba misses three point jump shot | |||
11:15 | DeShawn Harris-Smith defensive rebound | |||
10:54 | Donta Scott misses three point jump shot | |||
10:52 | Jordan Geronimo offensive rebound | |||
10:23 | +3 | Jahmir Young makes three point jump shot (DeShawn Harris-Smith assists) | 9-20 | |
10:17 | +3 | Justin Moore makes three point jump shot | 9-23 | |
9:45 | Donta Scott misses three point jump shot | |||
9:43 | Eric Dixon defensive rebound | |||
9:31 | Justin Moore turnover (bad pass) (Donta Scott steals) | |||
9:25 | Hakim Hart shooting foul (Donta Scott draws the foul) | |||
9:25 | Donta Scott misses regular free throw 1 of 2 | |||
9:25 | +1 | Donta Scott makes regular free throw 2 of 2 | 10-23 | |
9:07 | +2 | Tyler Burton makes two point layup (Eric Dixon assists) | 10-25 | |
8:34 | Terrapins turnover (shot clock violation) | |||
8:20 | Jahmir Young blocks Mark Armstrong's two point jump shot | |||
8:18 | Julian Reese defensive rebound | |||
8:03 | TJ Bamba shooting foul (Julian Reese draws the foul) | |||
8:03 | Julian Reese misses regular free throw 1 of 2 | |||
8:03 | +1 | Julian Reese makes regular free throw 2 of 2 | 11-25 | |
7:47 | +2 | TJ Bamba makes two point layup | 11-27 | |
7:47 | Jahari Long shooting foul (TJ Bamba draws the foul) | |||
7:47 | TV timeout | |||
7:47 | +1 | TJ Bamba makes regular free throw 1 of 1 | 11-28 | |
7:33 | Jahmir Young misses two point jump shot | |||
7:31 | Wildcats defensive rebound | |||
7:16 | Mark Armstrong turnover (bad pass) (Jahmir Young steals) | |||
7:13 | Jahmir Young turnover (out of bounds) | |||
7:02 | +3 | Justin Moore makes three point jump shot | 11-31 | |
6:29 | Julian Reese turnover (lost ball) (Lance Ware steals) | |||
6:12 | +2 | Eric Dixon makes two point layup (Justin Moore assists) | 11-33 | |
6:03 | Terrapins 30 second timeout | |||
5:55 | DeShawn Harris-Smith misses two point jump shot | |||
5:53 | Terrapins offensive rebound | |||
5:33 | Jahmir Young misses three point jump shot | |||
5:31 | Hakim Hart defensive rebound | |||
4:37 | Julian Reese blocks Tyler Burton's three point jump shot | |||
4:37 | Terrapins defensive rebound | |||
4:37 | Julian Reese misses two point hook shot | |||
4:35 | Tyler Burton defensive rebound | |||
4:30 | Brendan Hausen misses three point jump shot | |||
4:28 | Tyler Burton offensive rebound | |||
4:25 | TJ Bamba turnover (bad pass) | |||
4:07 | +2 | DeShawn Harris-Smith makes two point layup (Julian Reese assists) | 13-33 | |
3:40 | Eric Dixon turnover (traveling) | |||
3:40 | TV timeout | |||
3:30 | Hakim Hart shooting foul (Julian Reese draws the foul) | |||
3:30 | +1 | Julian Reese makes regular free throw 1 of 2 | 14-33 | |
3:30 | +1 | Julian Reese makes regular free throw 2 of 2 | 15-33 | |
3:18 | Eric Dixon turnover (bad pass) (Julian Reese steals) | |||
3:12 | Noah Batchelor misses three point jump shot | |||
3:10 | Justin Moore defensive rebound | |||
2:50 | Justin Moore misses three point jump shot | |||
2:48 | Eric Dixon offensive rebound | |||
2:42 | TJ Bamba misses two point jump shot | |||
2:40 | TJ Bamba offensive rebound | |||
2:30 | +2 | TJ Bamba makes two point layup | 15-35 | |
2:18 | DeShawn Harris-Smith misses three point jump shot | |||
2:16 | Julian Reese offensive rebound | |||
2:07 | Julian Reese misses two point jump shot | |||
2:05 | TJ Bamba defensive rebound | |||
1:46 | Julian Reese shooting foul (Mark Armstrong draws the foul) | |||
1:46 | Mark Armstrong misses regular free throw 1 of 2 | |||
1:46 | Mark Armstrong misses regular free throw 2 of 2 | |||
1:46 | Jahmir Young defensive rebound | |||
1:32 | Noah Batchelor turnover (TJ Bamba steals) | |||
1:26 | Mark Armstrong turnover (bad pass) (DeShawn Harris-Smith steals) | |||
1:11 | Jahmir Young misses three point jump shot | |||
1:09 | Mark Armstrong defensive rebound | |||
0:56 | Jordan Geronimo personal foul (Tyler Burton draws the foul) | |||
0:56 | +1 | Tyler Burton makes regular free throw 1 of 2 | 15-36 | |
0:56 | +1 | Tyler Burton makes regular free throw 2 of 2 | 15-37 | |
0:40 | Jahmir Young misses three point jump shot | |||
0:38 | Mark Armstrong defensive rebound | |||
0:30 | Wildcats 30 second timeout | |||
0:21 | Jordan Geronimo shooting foul (Tyler Burton draws the foul) | |||
0:12 | +1 | Tyler Burton makes regular free throw 1 of 2 | 15-38 | |
0:12 | +1 | Tyler Burton makes regular free throw 2 of 2 | 15-39 | |
0:00 | DeShawn Harris-Smith misses two point layup | |||
0:00 | Jordan Geronimo offensive rebound | |||
0:00 | Jordan Geronimo misses two point layup | |||
0:00 | Jordan Geronimo offensive rebound | |||
0:00 | End of period |