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Ayala helps Maryland rally past No. 24 Purdue 61-60 COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Eric Ayala made two free throws with three seconds left, and Maryland scored the final six points to rally past No. 24 P...

FEBRUARY 3, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Ayala helps Maryland rally past No. 24 Purdue 61-60

Eric Ayala made two free throws with three seconds left, and Maryland scored the final six points to rally past No. 24 Purdue 61-60, ruining the Boilermakers’ season debut in the T...

FEBRUARY 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Eric Ayala’s late free throws lift Maryland men’s basketball over No. 24 Purdue, 61-60, for first home conference win It’s Maryland’s first home win in Big Ten Conference play and the team’s fourth over a ranked opponent this season.

FEBRUARY 3, 2021 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Strong performance against Gophers Ayala totaled 21 points (8-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, three steals and one block over 39 minutes in Saturday's 63-49 win over Minnesota.

Impact Ayala returned to the starting five Saturday after coming off the bench in his return to the court Tuesday. He led the Terrapins on the scoreboard and was productive on both ends of the floor in the dominant showing against Minnesota. He's now averaging 14.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists over 32.3 minutes per game this season.

JANUARY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Maryland gets another road upset, 63-49 vs. No. 17 Minnesota

Eric Ayala had 21 points and three steals to help Maryland deliver another road upset of a ranked Big Ten opponent

JANUARY 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Starting Saturday Ayala is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Minnesota.

Impact Ayala came off the bench in Tuesday's game against Michigan but still wound up with 12 points and four rebounds in 30 minutes of action. The 6-5 junior has been one of the more proficient offensive players for the Terps this season as he currently leads the team with 13.8 points per game.

JANUARY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Significant role off bench Ayala totaled 12 points (5-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, one steal and one block over 30 minutes in Tuesday's 87-63 loss to Michigan.

Impact Ayala came off the bench in his first game back on the court Tuesday, but he outpaced teammate Hakim Hart in playing time while finishing second on the team in scoring. It's not yet clear whether he'll regain his starting role going forward, but the junior should play a prominent role for the Terrapins regardless of his starting status.

JANUARY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Ayala (groin) will come off the bench Tuesday against Michigan, Daniel Oyefusi of the Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Ayala is returning from a two-game absence for a prime Big Ten matchup, but it looks like he'll come off the bench for the first time this season. Hakim Hart will remain a temporary starter in his stead.

JANUARY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Maryland men’s basketball guard Eric Ayala expected to return from groin injury against No. 7 Michigan “How much he plays depends on how well he plays and how he’s kind of adapting,” Turgeon said Monday. “We’re a little worried about his condi...

JANUARY 18, 2021 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Will play Tuesday Ayala (groin) will play in Tuesday's game according to coach Mark Turgeon, Emily Giambalvo of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Ayala missed the last two games due to a groin injury. Coach Mark Turgeon said that Ayala likely won't start or play extended minutes, but he should be able to contribute in a limited fashion. It may be wise to stay away from him for DFS purposes until the junior gets a game or two under his belt.

JANUARY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Maryland baskeball: Turgeon explains scheduling Wingate, updates Ayala's status There was an audible sigh when Maryland announced it had added a game against Wingate to replace Nebraska. Why didn't Mark Turgeon add a big...

JANUARY 14, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Not facing Wingate Ayala (groin) will not play in Friday's game against Wingate, Wes Brown of the Testudo Times reports.

Impact With an inferior opponent on tap, Maryland will let Ayala's groin heal up and hope he can be ready to go by next Tuesday's game against Michigan. Aquan Smart may see more time with Ayala not in the lineup Friday.

JANUARY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Morsell scores 19 as Maryland upsets No. 12 Illinois 66-63

Darryl Morsell scored 19 points, Donta Scott added 16 and Maryland upset No. 12 Illinois 66-63

JANUARY 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Won't play Sunday Ayala (groin) won't play Sunday against Illinois, Emily Giambalvo of The Washington Post reports.

Impact It's not clear when Ayala sustained his injury, but he'll miss his first game of the season as a result. He's currently considered day-to-day, and Aquan Smart could see an increased role in his absence.

JANUARY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No. 16 Michigan stays unbeaten with 84-73 win over Maryland

Freshman Hunter Dickinson had 26 points and 11 rebounds, Franz Wagner scored 19 and No. 16 Michigan remained unbeaten by defeating Maryland 84-73

JANUARY 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Key contributor against Michigan Ayala tallied 16 points (6-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three assists, one rebound and one steal over 36 minutes in Thursday's 84-73 loss to Michigan.

Impact Ayala has had double-digit scoring totals in all but one of the first 10 games of the season, and he was an offensive force once again against the Wolverines. He was unable to lead the Terrapins to a second straight win Thursday, but the junior is now averaging 14.8 points and 3.1 rebounds over 31.5 minutes per game this season.

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Maryland faces tough test vs No. 16 Michigan

No. 16 Michigan presents a tough challenge for Maryland

DECEMBER 30, 2020 • Associated Press

Ayala, Wiggins lead Maryland past No. 6 Wisconsin 70-64

Eric Ayala scored 17 points, while Aaron Wiggins added 15 as Maryland beat No. 6 Wisconsin 70-64

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • Associated Press

Newman scores 17, Purdue holds off Maryland 73-70

Brandon Newman scored 17 points, Eric Hunter Jr. added 16 and Purdue held off Maryland 73-70

DECEMBER 25, 2020 • Associated Press

Dominant against La Salle Ayala recorded 23 points (4-11 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 13-15 FT), five rebounds and three assists over 35 minutes in Tuesday's 84-71 win over La Salle.

Impact Ayala has seen considerable usage to begin the year, and he posted a season-high 23 points in Tuesday's win. Over the first seven contests of the season, the junior is averaging 14.6 points and 3.0 rebounds over 30.3 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Maryland downs La Salle 84-71 behind Ayala's 23 points COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Eric Ayala scored 23 points, Aaron Wiggins scored 15 and Maryland controlled most of the way in an 84-71 win over L...

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Maryland downs La Salle 84-71 behind Ayala's 23 points Eric Ayala scored 23 points, Aaron Wiggins scored 15 and Maryland controlled most of the way in an 84-71 win over La Salle Tuesday night.

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Maryland downs La Salle 84-71 behind Ayala’s 23 points COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Eric Ayala scored 23 points, Aaron Wiggins scored 15 and Maryland controlled most of the way in an 84-71 win over La Sal...

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • THESTAR.COM

Maryland downs La Salle 84-71 behind Ayala's 23 points

Eric Ayala scored 23 points, Aaron Wiggins scored 15 and Maryland controlled most of the way in an 84-71 win over La Salle

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • Associated Press

Maryland plays La Salle

Maryland goes up against La Salle in a non-conference matchup

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • Associated Press

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