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LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- With Maryland playing shaky and facing a possible first loss, freshmen Destiny Slocum and Kaila Charles steadied matters with poised contributions that got the fifth-ranked Terrapins past Louisville.Charles scored the go-ahead basket with 2:20 remaining, and Slocum followed with seven points to help Maryland beat Louisville 78-72 on Thursday night in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge.The Terrapins (7-0) seemed in control with a 62-53 lead entering the fourth quarter before Louisville rallied to lead twice, including 67-65 with 3:15 left. Charles followed Brionna Jones game-tying layup with another before Slocums three-point play provided a 72-67 edge that she added to with four more free throws in finishing with 13 points. Charles scored all eight points after halftime.You know, its just playing basketball, said Slocum, who made six of her final seven free throws after missing her first two. I mean, Ive been in this moment before. I have two veteran players on our team that really led us. We knew what to do because they told us what to do. ... And in that moment we needed to lock in, play defense, have good offense, and I think thats what we did.Indeed, those newcomers followed good examples set by Marylands upperclassmen.Senior guard Shatori Walker-Kimbrough (26 points) made two free throws with 4 seconds left to seal Marylands victory in the first regular-season meeting between the schools. Jones, another senior, added 16 points and 12 rebounds for the Terps, who made 23 of 28 from the foul line.I thought our vets, Shatori and Bri, really led us in the first half so we could settle in and see all these new players from game to game, Maryland coach Brenda Frese said. Kaila Charles took until about the third quarter to be able to step up. Kristen Confroy (six points) gave us great minutes, her boards. ... Youre going to see that with our depth all season where different players (are) ready when their number is called.Asia Durr scored 20 points and Myisha Hines-Allen 16 for Louisville (6-2), which lost its second game in five days against a Top 5 team. They also fell for the third time in four games against Maryland.The sad thing about it is we came up with like six stops, seven stops in a row, starting the fourth quarter, said Louisville coach Jeff Walz, a former Maryland assistant. But then when it becomes crunch time, you take a two-point lead and God forbid, thats when you have to get one. And we just refuse. Its our upperclassmen, unfortunately.THE BIG PICTUREMaryland: The Terrapins shot at least 50 percent in the first three quarters before cooling off to 31 percent in the fourth and allowing Louisville to rally. They still finished at 48 percent. Walker-Kimbrough and Brionna Jones combined for 10 unanswered points during a game-changing run in the second quarter and led by as many as 10 twice in the second half. The Terps offset 18 turnovers by owning the boards 48-35 and keeping their main players in the game despite foul trouble.Louisville: The Cardinals stayed close by forcing 10 Maryland turnovers in the first half, but fouls were a concern with four having at least two at the break. Mariya Moore eventually fouled out after scoring 13 points. The Cardinals shot 39 percent overall and just 36 percent in the final quarter. Their lone bright spots were a 44-32 edge in the paint and 20 points off turnovers.POLL IMPLICATIONSMaryland figures to stay near the top five, while Louisville could take a tumble out of the top 10. The Cardinals still have to face No. 17 Kentucky on Sunday.MORE TO SAYWalzs postgame comments about his players resolve evolved into a rant in which he blasted what he considers an entitled culture.Right now, the generation of kids that are coming through, everybody gets a damn trophy, OK? Walz said. You finish last? You come home with a trophy. You kidding me? Whats that teaching kids? ... Its OK to lose. And, unfortunately, its our society. Its what were building. And its not just in basketball; its in life.Everybody thinks they should get a job. Everybody thinks they should get a good job. Thats not the way it works. 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Adidas Kevin Connauton Jersey . By having more great seasons. Manning was the only unanimous choice for the 2013 Associated Press NFL All-Pro team Friday.RIO DE JANIERO -- The samba. Parade of Nations. Gisele. Fridays opening ceremonies had many themes and highlights. And the Twitterverse was following every moment. Here is some of the best of the night as the 2016 Rio Olympics are officially underway.From the president to the pope ...Politicians, Pope Francis and space explorers were all ready for the start of the Olympics:Ready to root on #TeamUSA! Our teams unity and diversity makes us so proud - and reminds the world why America sets the gold standard.- President Obama (@POTUS) August 5, 2016Tonight, the first-ever #TeamRefugees will also stand before the world and prove that you can succeed no matter where youre from.- President Obama (@POTUS) August 5, 2016Good luck to the athletes at #Rio2016! May you always be messengers of goodwill and true sporting spirit.- Pope Francis (@Pontifex) August 5, 2016Secretary of State John Kerry was the U.S. dignitary in Rio:Got to meet the extremely impressive, four-time gold medalist @allysonfelix and wish her good luck at Rio #Olympics pic.twitter.com/pOAKGf4Xnp- John Kerry (@JohnKerry) August 5, 2016Best of luck to @TeamCanada at #Rio2016. We are behind you every step of the way! #35mstrong https://t.co/YDu7aPN96O- Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) August 5, 2016In honor of the #OpeningCeremony tonight, heres an image of Rio from the @Space_Station: https://t.co/FdWpuXsbIt pic.twitter.com/7RiHZPJEn7- Johnson Space Center (@NASA_Johnson) August 5, 2016The official CIA Twitter handle posted quiz questions for each country during the Parade of Nations:#OpeningCeremony#AUS Australia has how many airports?- CIA (@CIA) August 6, 2016The Girl From Ipanema ...Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen, who is actually from Três de Maio, stole the show early, walking the whole length of the Maracana field to the iconic song:The Olympics symbolize so much for our global community. The unity that is felt is amazing and... https://t.co/iuvgCpkZ7J- Gisele Bündchen (@giseleofficial) August 5, 2016Gisele just walked like half the 50km race walk course in 5 stilettos.- Adam van Koeverden (@vankayak) August 5, 2016The guy from TongaWe might have had an opening ceremonies first Friday night. Diverting from his countrys official outfit, Tongan taekwondo competitor Pita Nikolas Taufatofua walked in shirtless, covered in some kind of body oil. Discuss. Social media surely did.Stars who couldnt make itWhile track superstar Usain Bolt Snapchatted from the Olympic Village that he was choosing not to walk in the ceremonies (No movement for me, he reportedly said), other athletes who couldnt be at the Games tweeted from home:???? for ?? #OpeningCeremony- Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) August 6, 2016Wish I was there with you pic.twitter.com/7cItiTCtL5- Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) August 6, 2016I never had the chance to walk in open ceremonies, but it sure does feel good to watchh #TeamUSA???? march out on TV.dddddddddddd #Rio2016- Jonathan Horton (@J_Horton11) August 6, 2016Excited to kick off Opening Ceremonies at #837NYC pic.twitter.com/pkz5hcmWvv- Lolo Jones (@lolojones) August 5, 2016Team USAOne of the more anticipated moments was Michael Phelps carrying in the American flag for Team USA:Waiting for @MichaelPhelps to lead out the USA! What an honor. What a Champion! G.O.A.T- Mia Hamm (@MiaHamm) August 6, 2016Were proud of you. Baltimore is proud of you. #TeamUSA pic.twitter.com/Dlxsse8U4m- Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 6, 2016From 2000 to 2016 a new moment occurs tonight.@MichaelPhelps #OlympicGames #flagbearer pic.twitter.com/f7TFpvmyli- Debbie Phelps (@MamaPhelpsH20) August 5, 2016StylinCommentary on countries ceremony outfits is always a source of debate among fans, but some uniforms have more meaning than others:Baller Move: Australians Opening Ceremony blazer lining lists every Australian gold medalist (H/T @andrewsharp) pic.twitter.com/z0R6opoDZN- Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) August 6, 2016The athletesChe emozioneeeeeee!!! Rio2016 #Olympics #OpeningCeremony ?? pic.twitter.com/KbA6jQfG2L- Flavia Pennetta (@flavia_pennetta) August 5, 2016A bit of advice for our Olympians and that would be to digest, enjoy, savor and give it all in bringing back those Gold medals! Focus!!!- Sugar Ray Leonard (@SugarRayLeonard) August 4, 2016One of my most prized possessions! Go get another one, @usabasketball. ?????? pic.twitter.com/SlS3MeLeGv- Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) August 5, 2016An unbelievable experience being able to walk in the #OpeningCeremony with the rest of Team USA!!- Breanna Stewart (@bre_stewart30) August 6, 2016Im a Proud woman & footballer when you see Marta carrying the Olympic flag and the country erupts with pride when her name is said #Respect- Karina LeBlanc (@karinaleblanc) August 6, 2016Greatest moment of my life.- Kayla Banwarth (@KaylaBanwarth2) August 6, 2016So impressed by the stories behind @TeamRefugees and honored to participate alongside these athletes here in Rio #TeamRefugees- Tony Azevedo (@WaterPoloTony) August 5, 2016No words for that moment ???? #TeamUSA- Madison Keys (@Madison_Keys) August 6, 2016Opening ceremony is one to remember! Blessed- IamTrayvonBromell (@TrayvonBromell) August 6, 2016An absolutely surreal moment tonight. @TeamUSA ????- Jack Sock (@JackSock) August 6, 2016And finally ...One of the biggest moments of the night was when the Refugee Olympic Team entered Olympic Stadium, drawing the biggest cheers outside of the home countrys entrance:The Refugee Olympic Team has entered the stadium led by flag bearer Rose Lokonyen Nathike. #RefugeeOlympicTeam pic.twitter.com/o0EqpI0H3U- Refugee Olympic Team (@RefugeesOlympic) August 6, 2016 ' ' '