- Matchup: Maryland Terrapins vs Iowa Hawkeyes
- Scheduled Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
- Venue: United Center, Chicago, IL
- Airing On: Peacock
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The Iowa Hawkeyes (20-11) will be looking to secure a victory against the Maryland Terrapins (11-20) this Wednesday at the Big Ten Tournament, taking place at the United Center.
The last matchup for the Maryland Terrapins ended in a disappointing 78-72 loss to Illinois. Maryland committed 20 personal fouls, compared to Illinois’ 12, and struggled from beyond the arc, making only 5 of 24 attempts. On the free throw line, Illinois excelled, hitting 21 of 26 for an 80.8% average. Illinois also controlled the boards with 27 total rebounds (9 offensive and 18 defensive) while not recording a block. They dished out 14 assists and came away with 5 steals. Defensively, Maryland allowed Illinois to shoot 47.3% from the field (26 of 55). The Terrapins gathered 23 rebounds (6 offensive), tallied 8 assists, forced 7 turnovers, and made 3 steals, ending the game with a shooting percentage of 46.4% (26 of 56) and 30% accuracy from beyond the arc (9 of 30).
Key player Andre Mills stepped up with an impressive performance, achieving a shooting percentage of 55.6%, contributing 3 assists, and playing 34 minutes. He scored a remarkable 30 points on 10 of 18 shooting.
The Terrapins arrive at this game with a season record of 11-20. They average 69.9 points per game (ranked 314th in Division 1) while shooting 40.6% from the field. From long range, Maryland is converting 31.7% of their attempts (263 of 829) and 72.2% from the free throw line. As a team, they average 35.4 rebounds and have recorded 324 assists, ranking 358th in Division 1 for assists. Maryland turns the ball over 12.4 times per game and commits 18.2 fouls on average.
On the defensive end, the Terrapins force an average of 10.0 turnovers while allowing 17.6 personal fouls. They concede 36.7% shooting from 3-point range and are ranked 269th in points allowed per game (77.2). Maryland’s defense gives up a field goal percentage of 46.7% (827 of 1,769 shots) and averages 33.8 rebounds. They rank 331st in the nation for assists allowed with 502.
The Iowa Hawkeyes recently faced a setback, losing to Nebraska 84-75. They collected 31 rebounds (24 defensive and 7 offensive) while committing 19 turnovers and recording 9 steals. Nebraska committed 12 personal fouls, allowing Iowa to attempt 15 free throws, of which they converted 10 for a 66.7% success rate. Iowa hit 11 of 30 shots from beyond the arc (36.7%) and finished the game with a shooting percentage of 48.2% (27 of 56). Nebraska managed to shoot 50.0% from the field, hitting 27 of 54 shots. Iowa suffered 28 total rebounds, including 5 offensive.
Cooper Koch played a pivotal role for the Hawkeyes, registering 18 points with a shooting percentage of 46.2% (6 of 13) in his 39 minutes on the floor, along with 3 rebounds and 2 assists.
Iowa boasts an overall record of 20-11 this season. They commit 17.8 fouls per game and maintain a free throw success rate of 77.5%. The Hawkeyes dish out 15.2 assists per game (104th in college) and average 9.6 turnovers. This season, Iowa has amassed 2,338 points (75.4 points per game) while averaging 29.7 rebounds as a team. Offensively, the Hawkeyes have an impressive shooting percentage of 49.0%, which places them 26th in the nation.
On the defensive end, Iowa ranks 15th in Division 1 for points allowed per game (65.8). They force an average of 13.4 turnovers each game and allow a field goal percentage of 45.9% (273rd overall). Iowa’s defense concedes 33.8% shooting beyond the arc (201 of 594 shots) and allows opponents to convert 73.5% of their free throws. They rank 39th and 4th for assists and rebounds allowed, averaging 11.5 assists and 28.6 rebounds.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Maryland
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