Jalen Smith and No. 7 Maryland each look to extend streaks to double digits when the Terrapins play at No. 25 Ohio State on Sunday. Smith’s run of nine straight games with a double-double coincides with a nine-game winning streak that has propelled the Terrapins (22-4, 12-3 Big Ten) into the conference lead. Smith’s latest performance included 22 points and a career-high 19 rebounds in a 76-67 win over Northwestern on Tuesday. “He just keeps growing,” coach Mark Turgeon said of the sophomore forward. “He does so much for us on the defensive end. And offensively, he really helps us space the floor.” Smith just missed having the first 20-rebound game by a Maryland player since Joe Smith had 21 against Texas in the 1995 NCAA Tournament. “We’re just clicking on all cylinders right now,” Jalen Smith said. “Everybody has so much confidence. Coaches are always by our side, boosting…
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