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Thomas scores 22 points, No. 9 Maryland women rout Hartford 72-40

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Maryland's Alyssa Thomas shoots as Hartford's Taylor Clark defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Gail Burton). (The Associated Press)

Maryland's Tianna Hawkins, center, battles Hartford players Daphne Elliott, left, Nikkia Smith, partially blocked, and Taylor Clark, right, for the ball in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Gail Burton). (The Associated Press)

Alyssa Thomas had 22 points and 11 rebounds, helping No. 9 Maryland cruise to a 72-40 victory over Hartford on Saturday in the championship game of the Terrapin Classic.

Tianna Hawkins scored 16 points and Alicia DeVaughn added 13 points and 13 rebounds for Maryland (10-2), which has won six straight games. The Terrapins improved to 96-5 in non-conference games at Comcast Center.

Daphne Elliott had nine points for Hartford (9-4) in the first meeting between the schools since December 1997. The Hawks, who had won three of four overall, are 0-2 all-time against Maryland.

Hawkins was selected as the Most Valuable Player of the tournament.