From Maryland's official website...
With Maryland desperately needing a basket to avoid being upset at home, coach Gary Williams elected to put the ball in the hands of a freshman playing the second game of his college career.
Pe'Shon Howard validated the decision, hitting a short jumper with three seconds left to give the Terrapins a 75-74 comeback victory over the College of Charleston on Wednesday night in the 2K Sports Classic.
Maryland (2-0) trailed 68-60 with 8:36 left but held the Cougars (0-1) without a field goal the rest of the way. After Howard hit his shot from the right side, Andrew Goudelock had his 3-point attempt clang off the rim as the buzzer sounded.
"We were very fortunate to win that game," Williams said.
With the Terps down by one with 16 seconds remaining, Williams called a play that was designed for Howard to dribble toward the basket and look for the Maryland big men underneath.
Jordan Williams was covered. So was Dino Gregory. That left Howard no option but to go with Plan C.
"I had to take a tough shot," Howard said. "I felt good when I shot it, and it went in."