Ayala scores 23 to push No. 10 Maryland past UConn
Maryland coach Mark Turgeon yells to players during the first half of a first-round game against Connecticut in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Maryland won 63-54. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)

Maryland coach Mark Turgeon yells to players during the first half of a first-round game against Connecticut in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Maryland won 63-54. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)

Mar. 20, 2021 10:06 PM EDT
Maryland's Hakim Hart (13) celebrates late in the second half of the team's first-round game against Connecticut in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Maryland won 63-54. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)

Maryland's Hakim Hart (13) celebrates late in the second half of the team's first-round game against Connecticut in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Maryland won 63-54. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)

Mar. 20, 2021 09:59 PM EDT
Connecticut's James Bouknight (2) gets pressure from Maryland's Donta Scott (24) and Eric Ayala (5) during the second half of a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Maryland won 63-54. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)

Connecticut's James Bouknight (2) gets pressure from Maryland's Donta Scott (24) and Eric Ayala (5) during the second half of a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Maryland won 63-54. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)

Mar. 20, 2021 10:06 PM EDT
Maryland's Aaron Wiggins (2) has the ball knocked away and stolen by Connecticut's Jalen Gaffney (0) during the second half of a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Maryland won 63-54. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)

Maryland's Aaron Wiggins (2) has the ball knocked away and stolen by Connecticut's Jalen Gaffney (0) during the second half of a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Maryland won 63-54. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)

Mar. 20, 2021 10:07 PM EDT
Maryland's Hakim Hart (13) is defended by Connecticut's James Bouknight (2) during the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)

Maryland's Hakim Hart (13) is defended by Connecticut's James Bouknight (2) during the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)

Mar. 20, 2021 07:32 PM EDT
Maryland's Donta Scott (24) drives against Connecticut's Tyrese Martin during the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)

Maryland's Donta Scott (24) drives against Connecticut's Tyrese Martin during the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)

Mar. 20, 2021 07:32 PM EDT
Maryland's Aaron Wiggins (2) looks to pass around Connecticut's Tyler Polley (12) during the second half of a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament,Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Maryland won 63-54. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)

Maryland's Aaron Wiggins (2) looks to pass around Connecticut's Tyler Polley (12) during the second half of a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament,Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Maryland won 63-54. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)

Mar. 20, 2021 09:57 PM EDT
Connecticut's James Bouknight (2) and Brendan Adams (10) head off the court following the team's 63-54 loss to Maryland in a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)

Connecticut's James Bouknight (2) and Brendan Adams (10) head off the court following the team's 63-54 loss to Maryland in a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)

Mar. 20, 2021 09:58 PM EDT
Connecticut's R.J. Cole (1) goes up for a shot as Maryland's Eric Ayala defends during the second half of a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Maryland won 63-54. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)

Connecticut's R.J. Cole (1) goes up for a shot as Maryland's Eric Ayala defends during the second half of a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Maryland won 63-54. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)

Mar. 20, 2021 09:58 PM EDT
Maryland's Eric Ayala (5) and Connecticut's Isaiah Whaley (5) reach for the opening tip of a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)

Maryland's Eric Ayala (5) and Connecticut's Isaiah Whaley (5) reach for the opening tip of a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)

Mar. 20, 2021 07:31 PM EDT