MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) - Steve Slaton and No. 5 West Virginia are making a habit out of putting opponents away early.
The Mountaineers scored 28 consecutive points in the first quarter and breezed to a 45-24 win over Maryland on Thursday night, extending the nation's second-best winning streak to 10 games - just two behind TCU.
Slaton ran for 195 yards, including 167 yards and two touchdowns in the first half when the Mountaineers surged to a 38-10 halftime lead.
``We have to jump on a team early to let them know that they are in a fight,'' Slaton said. ``It was supposed to be a big test and I think I did well.''
West Virginia (3-0) has outscored opponents 139-37, including 94-20 in the first half.
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