Video of Kentucky vs Maryland - 2002 Regional Semifinals
- Final Score: Kentucky: 68, Maryland: 78
- NCAA Tournament Game: 2002 Regional Semifinals
- Carrier Dome - Syracuse, New York
Led by Juan Dixon's 19 points and seven rebounds, Maryland took one step closer to becoming the 2002 national champs after beating Kentucky 78-68. The Terrapins' next win came against UConn in the Elite Eight, followed by a solid performance against Kansas in the Final Four.
NCAA Tournament Video Highlights
- Kentucky jumped out to an 82 lead early as Keith Bogans drilled his first two 3 pointers. (Keith Bogans, Kentucky)
- Juan Dixon drains a 3Pointer to tie the game 10 10 with just under 16 minutes remaining in the first. Juan Dixon lead Maryland with 19 points. (Juan Dixon, Maryland)
- Lonny Baxter denies Keith Bogans with a powerful block. (Lonny Baxter, Maryland)
- Maryland quickly caught up and grabbed a 3933 halftime edge on Chris Wilcox's dunk with six seconds to go. (Chris Wilcox, Maryland)
- The Wildcats fought back and a 3pointer by Tayshaun Prince forged a 45 45 tie with 16:11 left. (Tayshaun Prince, Kentucky)
- Cliff Hawkins draws the defenders and passes to Marquis Estill (UK #50) underneath to bring Kentucky within 2 (4951). (Marquis Estill, Kentucky)
- Jules Camara attempts a layup to tie the game but it rejected by Tahj Holden's block. (Tahj Holden , Maryland)
- A 3pointer by Drew Nicholas gave Maryland the lead for good at 56 53 just past the midway point of the second half. (Drew Nicholas, Maryland)
- Jules Camara blocks Juan Dixon's inside jumper to keep Kentucky within 7 points (6370). (Jules Camara, Kentucky)
- Chuck Hayes' layup with just under two minutes left cut the deficit to 7065. (Chuck Hayes, Kentucky)