Maryland's Jamar Smith, center, drives to the basket between North Carolina State's Marcus Melvin, right, and Levi Watkins, left, during the first half, Wednesday, March 3, 2004, at the RBC Center in Raleigh. (AP Photo/ Karl DeBlaker)
Maryland's John Gilchrist slams two of his team-high 21 points against North Carolina State Wednesday, March 3, 2004 at the RBC Center in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Stan Gilliland)
Maryland's Jamar Smith (1) takes the ball away from North Carolina State's Julius Hodge, during the final minutes, Wednesday, March 3, 2004, at the RBC Center in Raleigh,N.C. (AP Photo/ Karl DeBlaker)
North Carolina State's Julius Hodge brings the ball downcourt after taking it away from Maryland's Jamar Smith (1) during the first half, Wednesday, March 3, 2004 , at the RBC Center in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/ Karl DeBlaker)
Maryland's John Gilchrist (11) blocks the shot of North Carolina State's Levi Watkins (21) with Maryland's Ekene Ibekwe (25) nearby, Wednesday, March 3, 2004, at the RBC Center in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/ Karl DeBlaker)
Maryland's John Gilchrist (11) defends against North Carolina State's Julius Hodge (24) during the second half Wednesday, March 3, 2004 at the RBC Center in Raleigh, N.C. Hodge lead all scorers with 27 points, and Gilchrist was the top Maryland scorer with 21. (AP Photo/Stan Gilliland)
North Carolina State's Scooter Sherrill watches from the bench during the final minutes of the game against Maryland, Wednesday, March 3, 2004, at the RBC Center in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/ Karl DeBlaker)
North Carolina State's Levi Watkins and Maryland's Chris McCray (13) during the first half, Wednesday, March 3, 2004 at the RBC Center in Raleigh, N.C.(AP Photo/Stan Gilliland)
