No. 7 Maryland thrashes Purdue 88-45 to remain atop Big Ten

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Stephanie Jones scored 18 points, Shakira Austin had 17 points and 13 rebounds, and No. 7 Maryland stayed atop the Big Ten by pounding Purdue 88-45 Tuesday night for its 13th consecutive victory.

The Terrapins are tied in first place with Northwestern, which kept pace with a victory at Ohio State.

The co-leaders have one game left: Maryland is at Minnesota and Northwestern hosts Illinois.

Kaila Charles had 14 points and 11 rebounds for the Terrapins, who haven’t lost since Jan. 9 at Iowa.

Ae’Rianna Harris had 12 points and 10 rebounds for Purdue.