THURSDAY HOOP

MARYLAND 89, Morgan State 65

Eric Hayes scored a career-high 19 points, Greivis Vasquez had 17 points and 11 assists, and Maryland pulled away to an 89-65 victory over in-state foe Morgan State (Bears, 6,003 students, Baltimore, MD) on Thursday night.

James Gist scored 18 to top the 1,000-mark for his career and Bambale Osby had 16 for Maryland, which opens ACC play Sunday at home against Boston College.

Osby (50) leaps up to block a shot by Morgan State's Jamar Smith (34).

It’s only December, but Osby is the clear early leader for the TAH Turf Award…that’s some quality hair.

(AP Photo/Nick Wass)