- Matchup: Maryland Terrapins vs Iowa Hawkeyes
- Event Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
- Venue: Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Iowa City, IA
- Broadcast: FS1
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In an exciting matchup, the Iowa Hawkeyes (7-1) will host the Maryland Terrapins (6-3) at Carver-Hawkeye Arena this Saturday.
Recently, the Maryland Terrapins triumphed over Wagner with a commanding 89-63 victory. The Terrapins were assessed 18 fouls compared to Wagner’s 30. From beyond the arc, they managed to hit 6 out of 23 attempts. Wagner performed well at the free throw line, achieving 83.3% accuracy by making 15 of 18 shots. On the boards, Wagner collected 35 rebounds (8 offensive, 27 defensive) but did not record any blocks. Wagner also registered 10 assists and 2 steals during the game. Maryland’s defense allowed their opponents to shoot 36.8% from the floor, permitting 21 shots out of 57 attempts. The Terrapins provided 12 assists in total while forcing Wagner into 18 turnovers and achieving 10 steals. They retrieved 44 rebounds, including 18 offensive rebounds. At the charity stripe, Maryland converted 32 of their 45 opportunities for a 71.1% completion rate. Overall, the Terrapins finished with a field goal percentage of 40.6% (26 out of 64) and made 5 of 20 from three-point range.
Pharrel Payne had a significant impact in the game, shooting 72.7% from the field, although he did not register any assists. Over 29 minutes of play, he accumulated 10 rebounds and scored 30 points on 8 of 11 shooting.
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As they step onto the court, the Terrapins hold a season record of 6-3. They average 78.6 points per game (ranked 169th nationally) while shooting 41.0% from the field. Maryland has a three-point shooting percentage of 31.0% (70 of 226) and an impressive free throw rate of 77.2%. The Terrapins are averaging 37.1 rebounds per game and have compiled 106 assists this season, placing them 249th in college basketball for assists. They average 13.4 turnovers per game while committing 17.6 fouls.
Defensively, the Terrapins force 15.2 turnovers per game and commit 21.8 fouls. They rank 350th in college basketball for assists allowed, having surrendered 152 this season. Opponents are shooting 44.7% (243 of 544) against the Terrapins, who allow 37.2 rebounds per game. Maryland permits a three-point shooting percentage of 36.1% and ranks 275th in Division 1 for points allowed per game (78.0).
In their last outing, the Iowa Hawkeyes faced a setback, losing 71-52 to Michigan State. Iowa allowed Michigan State to grab 33 rebounds (12 offensive). The Hawkeyes struggled from beyond the arc, shooting only 25.0% (3 out of 12) and fared better at the free throw line, converting 22 of 25 for an impressive 88.0%. Michigan State shot 50.0% from the field, making 23 of 46 attempts. Iowa finished the game shooting 37.8% (17 of 45) and made 30.4% of their three-pointers (7 of 23). They hit 11 of their free throws, resulting in a 64.7% success rate. The Hawkeyes received 17 free throw attempts due to 19 fouls from Michigan State and also committed 11 turnovers, while recording 7 steals. They managed 11 defensive rebounds and 4 offensive rebounds for a total of 15.
Bennett Stirtz contributed significantly for the Hawkeyes, scoring 14 points in 37 minutes while distributing 4 assists. He achieved a field goal percentage of 40.0% by making 4 of 10 attempts and added 2 rebounds.
This season, Iowa boasts a 7-1 record. Offensively, the Hawkeyes excel with a 51.4% shooting percentage from the field, ranking 21st in Division 1. They have scored 636 points for an average of 79.5 points per game while grabbing an average of 29.8 rebounds per game. They assist on 16.5 plays per game (83rd in college basketball) and average only 10.0 turnovers per match. The Hawkeyes commit 18.1 personal fouls per game and maintain a 75.0% shooting percentage from the free throw line.
Defensively, the Hawkeyes are one of the best, allowing just 62.4 points per game, ranked 10th in college basketball. They force an average of 15.4 turnovers per game while opponents shoot 44.5% against them (ranked 238th). They allow a three-point shooting percentage of 31.9% (46 of 144) and their opponents complete 72.9% of their free throw attempts. They also allow 9.3 assists and 27.0 rebounds per game, ranking 9th and 1st, respectively, in those statistics.
Who will claim victory in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Recommendation: Back Iowa
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