1978-79 Maryland Terrapins basketball — schedule and results
The 1978-79 Maryland Terrapins went 19-11 (6-6 in the ACC) under head coach Lefty Driesell. The team peaked at #17 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 10.73.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 30 games from this season: 13–5 at home, 5–4 on the road, and 1–2 on neutral courts. The Terrapins scored 77.9 points per game and allowed 74.7 (+3.3 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 8 games, from Dec 7, 1978 to Jan 3, 1979. The most lopsided win was 86–60 over St. Thomas (FL) on Dec 9, 1978; the heaviest defeat was 102–79 to North Carolina Tar Heels on Mar 2, 1979. The tightest finish was a 1-point win against NC State Wolfpack (82–81, overtime). 3 games went to overtime.
Among Maryland Terrapins' 103 recorded seasons, 1978-79's .633 winning percentage ranks 42nd. Previous season: 1977-78 Terrapins (15–13). Next season: 1979-80 Terrapins (24–7).
Game-by-game results (30 games)
Game recaps
1979-01-31: Behind Jeff Lamp's 25 points, Virginia Cavaliers defeated Maryland Terrapins 69–63. Ernest Graham had 16 for Maryland Terrapins.
1979-02-24: Behind Jeff Lamp's 32 points, Virginia Cavaliers held off Maryland Terrapins 75–72. Al King had 30 for Maryland Terrapins.
1979-03-12: Ohio State Buckeyes got past Maryland Terrapins 79–72 as Ransey, Kelvin scored a team-high 23. King, Albert had 27 for Maryland Terrapins.
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