- Matchup: Maryland Terrapins vs Nebraska Cornhuskers
- Event Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
- Venue: Pinnacle Bank Arena, Lincoln, NE
- Broadcast: BTN
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The Maryland Terrapins (11-16) are set to visit the Pinnacle Bank Arena this Wednesday, hoping to outmaneuver the Nebraska Cornhuskers (23-4).
In their most recent game, the Maryland Terrapins faced Washington and claimed victory with a close score of 64-60. They committed 9 personal fouls while Washington finished with 11. The Terrapins managed 5 out of 22 from beyond the arc, while Washington converted 100% of their free throws, hitting all 7 attempts. On the rebounding front, Washington pulled down 19 boards, including 4 offensive. The Terrapins allowed a field goal percentage of 46.2% on 24 of 52 shooting. Maryland recorded 12 assists, forced 5 turnovers, and had 4 steals in the match. On the boards, they secured a total of 34 rebounds, including 13 offensive ones. The team shot 72.7% from the charity stripe, hitting 8 of 11 attempts, and concluded the game with a field goal percentage of 40.4%, sinking 23 out of 57 shots and 10 of 23 from the three-point range.
Andre Mills was a standout performer, achieving a field goal percentage of 38.9%, dishing out 5 assists, and playing for 39 minutes. He recorded 4 rebounds and finished with 21 points on 7 of 18 shooting.
Maryland comes into this matchup with a season record of 11-16. They average 12.4 turnovers and 18.0 personal fouls per game. The Terrapins collect an average of 35.1 rebounds and have registered 282 assists this season, ranking them 361st in Division 1 for assists. They shoot 32.2% from beyond the arc (227 of 704) and have converted 72.3% from the free throw line. With an average of 71.2 points per game (ranked 287th in college basketball), their overall field goal percentage stands at 40.9%.
Defensively, the Terrapins force 10.7 turnovers each game while committing 18.4 fouls. They currently rank 330th in Division 1 in allowing assists, with 445 conceded this season. Their defense permits a field goal percentage of 47.1% (728 of 1,547) and they average giving up 34.0 rebounds per game. Additionally, they allow 37.5% from behind the three-point line, ranking 283rd in Division 1 for points allowed per game (77.5).
In their last game, the Nebraska Cornhuskers convincingly defeated Penn State, racking up a score of 87-64. They secured a total of 35 rebounds, including 25 defensive and 10 offensive boards. Although they turned the ball over 11 times, they managed to steal the ball 7 times. With Penn State committing 13 fouls, Nebraska had opportunities at the free-throw line, converting 9 of 12 attempts for a successful rate of 75.0%. The Cornhuskers connected on 14 of 35 three-point attempts (40.0%) and overall shot 51.6% from the field with a total of 32 out of 62 made shots. Penn State managed 24 of 57 shots for a field goal percentage of 42.1% but struggled from three-point range, converting only 20.0% (4 of 20) and finished 12 out of 17 at the free-throw line (70.6%). Nebraska allowed Penn State to gather 30 rebounds, including 9 offensive boards.
Pryce Sandfort made a significant impact for Nebraska, scoring 33 points on 11 of 17 shooting (64.7%), along with 9 rebounds and 2 assists in 35 minutes on the court.
The Cornhuskers boast a strong record of 23-4 this season. Offensively, they efficiently shoot 47.1% from the field, ranking 73rd in Division 1. They have accumulated 2,123 points this season (averaging 78.6 points per game). Nebraska averages 35.1 rebounds per game and assists 18.2 times per contest, placing them 14th in college basketball. They commit 14.6 personal fouls per game and shoot an impressive 76.1% from the free throw line.
On the defensive side, Nebraska allows opponents to shoot 29.5% from three-point range (228 of 772) and 71.4% from the charity stripe. They concede an average of 13.7 assists and 35.0 rebounds per game, ranking 209th and 221st respectively. Notably, the Cornhuskers are 15th in Division 1 for points allowed, limiting their opponents to just 65.6 points per game. Additionally, they generate 13.1 turnovers per game while allowing opponents to shoot 39.7% from the field (17th in college).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Back Maryland
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