Ayala, Russell lead No. 21 Terrapins past Vermont 68-57

Maryland guard Fatts Russell (4) drives to the basket against Vermont guard Ben Shungu (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Vermont forward Isaiah Powell shoots over Maryland forward Donta Scott (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Vermont guard Robin Duncan (55) and Maryland guard Eric Ayala (5) compete for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Maryland guard Fatts Russell (4) reacts to and-one foul call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Vermont, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Maryland forward Qudus Wahab looks to pass the ball against Vermont guard Robin Duncan (55) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Maryland guard Eric Ayala and Vermont guard Robin Duncan (55) tussle for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Maryland guard Fatts Russell (4) has his shot blocked by Vermont forward Ryan Davis (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Vermont guard Ben Shungu (24) drives to the basket for a lay-up during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)