Alrighty then, so much for momentum. After seemingly turning their lost season around with big victories over Duke and Georgia Tech (two Final Four participants from last year), Maryland laid an egg last night by losing on the road to ACC doormat Clemson. The 88-73 win marked the Tigers first victory over Maryland since the last millenium.

“We’re still trying to find our identity in terms of being able to play hard every night,” Maryland point guard John Gilchrist told the Post. Gilchrist should know. He and Nik Caner-Medley combined to shoot 7 of 26 from the floor. Clemson led by as many as 22 in the second half after opening leads of 13-2 early and 45-29 at the half. Maryland actually had the lead 23-22 with 6:38 remaining in the first but then missed their next 13 shots from the field. “We looked slow,” Terp coach Gary Williams said. You can say that two times.

Clemson fans stormed the court after the last buzzer to celebrate their big W. At least they didn’t start a riot or anything. Stay classy South Carolina.