- Matchup: Maryland Terrapins vs Minnesota Golden Gophers
- Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026
- Venue: Williams Arena, Minneapolis, MN
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Sunday, the Maryland Terrapins (8-14) will visit Williams Arena to take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers (11-12) in an exciting college basketball showdown.
The Terrapins faced off against Ohio State in their previous game, suffering a defeat with a score of 82-62. Maryland accrued 24 fouls compared to Ohio State’s 16. The Terrapins successfully made 8 of 17 attempts from beyond the arc, while Ohio State converted 18 of their 30 free throws, finishing at 60.0%. On the glass, the Buckeyes dominated with 21 rebounds (7 offensive, 14 defensive) and recorded no blocks. The Terrapins managed 25 rebounds (9 offensive) and distributed 11 assists, leading to 8 turnovers and 2 steals. Maryland concluded the game with a shooting percentage of 46.9% (23 of 49) and converted 8 out of 26 three-point attempts.
Elijah Saunders stood out in this game, scoring 20 points on 8 of 13 shooting. He played 28 minutes and grabbed 4 rebounds, achieving a field goal percentage of 61.5% while also providing 2 assists.
As Maryland enters this matchup, their season record stands at 8-14. They average 12.7 turnovers each game while committing 18.4 personal fouls. The team collects 35.0 rebounds per game and has racked up 228 assists, placing them 362nd in the nation for assists. The Terrapins have shooting stats of 32.2% from three-point range (187 out of 580) and a free throw rate of 72.7%. They score an average of 72.0 points per game (283rd nationally) with a field goal percentage of 40.4%.
Defensively, the Terrapins force their opponents into approximately 11.5 turnovers per game and incur 19.0 fouls themselves. Their three-point defense is allowing 38.0% shooting, and they rank 321st nationally for points allowed per game (79.8). The Terrapins yield a field goal percentage of 47.7% (612 of 1,284) and allow 35.4 rebounds per game, ranking 330th in college basketball for assists surrendered, with a total of 374.
On the other hand, the Minnesota Golden Gophers recently secured a victory against Michigan State, ending the game at 76-73. In terms of rebounding, they allowed Michigan State to grab 34 boards (9 offensive). The Gophers shot 37.5% from long-range with 9 of 24 three-pointers and 12 of 17 free throws (70.6%). Michigan State converted 44.8% of their shots (26 of 58), while Minnesota shot 47.8% overall with 22 of 46 from the field. The Gophers netted 10 out of 21 three-point attempts (47.6%) and scored on 22 of 31 free throw attempts (71.0%). Michigan State was penalized with 21 fouls, leading to 31 attempts for the Gophers. Additionally, Minnesota committed 5 turnovers against 4 steals, finishing with a total of 22 rebounds (20 defense and 2 offense).
Jaylen Crocker-Johnson was a key player for the Gophers, contributing 22 points in 35 minutes and recording 3 assists. He scored at a 50.0% field goal percentage, shooting 7 of 14, and secured 7 rebounds.
The Golden Gophers have a season record of 11-12. Their offensive performance sees them achieving 45.6% from the field, positioning them 160th in Division 1. They have scored a total of 1,655 points this season (72.0 per game) and average 33.1 rebounds per game. Additionally, Minnesota assists on 17.8 baskets per game (22nd nationally) while committing 10.7 turnovers per game. Their average foul count is 16.0 per game, and they shoot 69.5% from the charity stripe.
Defensively, Minnesota allows 34.4% shooting from beyond the arc (185 of 538) and permits opponents to make 72.6% of their free throw attempts. They are allowing 14.2 assists and recording 33.2 rebounds per game, ranking them 241st and 102nd in those respective categories. The Gophers sit 69th in college basketball for points per game allowed (69.0), and they force 11.3 turnovers while allowing teams to shoot 43.0% (129th in Division 1).
Who will triumph in today’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Pick: Opt for Maryland
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