The University of Maryland men’s basketball team is looking to continue its ascent up the Big Ten standings. The Terps have won four of their past six games and have another big test this weekend at Michigan State.
The Terrapins are coming off arguably their best win of the season, that 73-51 route over Nebraska last Saturday. The 22-point win was the Terps’ largest margin of victory against a conference team at home in almost eight years.
Baltimore’s Julian Reese had 15 points and a career-high-tying 16 rebounds – his tenth double-double of the season. The defense got it done once again. The Terps lead the Big Ten in scoring defense, allowing just 63.4 points per game.
Now comes the rematch with Michigan State. Two Sundays ago the Spartans slipped by Maryland at Xfinity Center 61-59. The Terps rallied from down 15 in the first half, took a late lead, but ultimately lost by two.
This will be the first repeat opponent of the season for Maryland. Players said that adds a wrinkle when the ball tips.