Northwestern beats Maryland in Manning's coaching debut

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Chase Audige and Pete Nance sparked a breakaway run in the final four minutes as Northwestern held off cold-shooting Maryland 67-61 in what was both the Big Ten opener for each team and Danny Manning's debut as the Terrapins interim head coach. 

Nance led Northwestern with 17 points and 10 rebounds -- nine on defense. 

Boo Buie added 16 points with four assists and Audige scored 14. 

Hakim Hart scored 18 points to lead the Terrapins on 7-for-10 shooting, The rest of the team was 10-for-49. 

Fatts Russell added 11 points with five assists and Eric Ayala 10 points.

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