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Washington's Big 4th-Down Throw Helps Maryland Put Away Northern Illinois in a 20-9 Win
Maryland's defense limited Northern Illinois to under 10 points for the second consecutive game, extending its non-Big Ten winning streak to 17, the nation's longest active streak, officials said.
- On Friday night, Malik Washington threw a 42-yard fourth-down touchdown to Shaleak Knotts, helping Maryland hold off Northern Illinois 20-9 at SECU Stadium.
- The Terps' offense struggled against NIU despite a 39-7 win over Florida Atlantic University, but Maryland Terrapins' defense limited Northern Illinois Huskies to single digits for a second straight game Friday.
- Washington completed 19 of 35 passes for 254 yards and two touchdowns, and fumbled inside the Huskies' 10-yard line, ending a promising drive.
- The victory extended Maryland Terrapins' nonconference streak to 17 games, led by junior linebacker Daniel Wingate's 14 tackles before 35,331 at SECU Stadium.
- For historical context, this is Maryland Terrapins' first time since the 2001 Maryland team holding its first two opponents under 10 points, while Northern Illinois Huskies will face Mississippi State next.
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Washington's big 4th-down throw helps Maryland put away Northern Illinois in a 20-9 win
Malik Washington threw a 42-yard touchdown pass to Shaleak Knotts on fourth down, and Maryland held off Northern Illinois 20-9.
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Football falls short to Maryland on the road
Under Friday night lights, NIU football (1-0) fell short against the University of Maryland Terrapins (1-0), losing 20-9. FIRST HALF Receiving the kickoff and beginning their drive at their own 10-yard line, Maryland got off to a sluggish start after the Huskies forced a quick three-and-out. NIU responded with a nearly seven-minute drive, picking up two first downs before the Huskies were ultimately forced to punt. With 4:30 remaining in the fi…
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