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NEWARK, N.J. — Madison Booker scored 28 points and No. 7 Texas routed eighth-ranked Maryland 89-51 on Monday in the inaugural Coretta Scott King Classic. The doubleheader was created to honor King's legacy and celebrate female empowerment in sports. Texas jumped all over Maryland thanks to Booker. The preseason All-American had 13 points in the opening quarter as the Longhorns went up 28-12 after one quarter. It was 48-18 at the half. Maryland never threatened in the second half. Kaylene Smikle led the Terrapins with 15 points.
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Texas forward Madison Booker, right, looks to pass the ball past Maryland guard Kaylene Smikle, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Newark, N.J. - AP Photo/Pamela Smith
