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Comparing Wisconsin basketball’s NCAA NET Ranking, resume with its upcoming opponent’s

Wisconsin is set for a season-defining road trip on Wednesday

Wisconsin basketball (16-4, 6-3 Big Ten) hits the road on Wednesday for a massive showdown against Maryland (16-5, 6-4 Big Ten).

The Badgers sit at No. 17 in both the AP and USA TODAY Coaches Poll after a recent 1-1 week. They are also up to No. 15 in KenPom and No. 22 in ESPN’s BPI. By all metrics, Wisconsin has emerged as a legitimate contender to both win the Big Ten and make a deep run in March.

Maryland does not enter Wednesday’s game with an AP ranking. That is somewhat of a surprise, given the team’s current form. The Terrapins have won five of their last six, including a 21-point road win at Illinois and a road win at Indiana. That stretch elevated the team to No. 20 in both KenPom and the BPI.

On paper, the Terrapins are Wisconsin’s toughest opponent since its December road trip to Illinois. That makes Wednesday’s matchup a potential resume-defining result as the Badgers look to elevate further into Big Ten contention. The same can be said for a Maryland team that still needs defining victories despite its recent surge.

Each team’s NCAA NET Ranking and resume displays the importance of Wednesday’s result:

Wisconsin NET Resume: No. 18 overall (No. 4 Big Ten). 4-4 vs. Quad 1, 5-0 vs. Quad 2, 2-0 vs. Quad 3 and 5-0 vs. Quad 4

Maryland NET Resume: No. 19 overall (No. 5 Big Ten). 3-4 vs. Quad 1, 3-1 vs. Quad 2, 2-0 vs. Quad 3 and 8-0 vs. Quad 4

Wednesday’s matchup is a clear Quad 1 game for both teams. The winner will rise closer to the top tier that Purdue (NET No. 9) and Illinois (NET No. 10) currently occupy. The victor will almost assuredly jump up to a No. 3-seed in most NCAA Tournament bracket projections.

One big trend to note, Wisconsin is just 2-3 in true road games this season, including Big Ten losses to Illinois and UCLA. Maryland, meanwhile, is 12-1 at home. But the Badgers do enter with similar momentum to Maryland’s. The team has won seven of eight, including blowout victories of 31 points vs. Iowa, 12 Rutgers, 21 vs. Minnesota, 12 vs. USC and 28 vs. Nebraska. Its one loss, meanwhile, was a two-point defeat at UCLA.

KenPom displays where the game may be decided: Wisconsin enters with the No. 8 offensive efficiency in the country, while Maryland sits at No. 24 defensively. The winner of that strength vs. strength matchup will likely finishing on the right end of the scoreboard.

Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET, 6 p.m. CT from the XFINITY Center in College Park, Maryland. ESPN’s matchup predictor gives Wisconsin just a 35.9% chance to exit with a much-needed victory.

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Three final thoughts on Iowa women’s basketball bouncing back from Maryland loss

As Iowa’s Thursday night date at Illinois approaches, here’s three final thoughts on the Hawkeyes’ battle vs. top-10 Maryland.

Iowa women’s basketball (12-3, 2-2 Big Ten) suffered their second Big Ten defeat on the campaign and third overall loss on Sunday after dropping a 74-66 contest to No. 7 Maryland (14-0, 4-0 Big Ten) from a jam-packed Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

While the Hawkeyes were competitive late in the game, the numerous offense miscues and relatively poor shooting in the first half allowed the Terrapins to jump out to a commanding 48-27 halftime lead.

Despite shooting significantly better in the second half, Iowa could not overcome the first-half deficit as Maryland’s clutch shots and timely defensive stands held off the Hawkeyes’ push.

As Iowa regroups for its next matchup, here’s three final thoughts from Sunday’s loss that summarize the Hawkeyes’ efforts.

First-half turnovers proved costly

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Iowa’s start to Sunday’s matchup vs. Maryland was marred with numerous mistakes as the Hawkeyes finished with 13 turnovers, leading to 18 converted Terrapins points.

While Iowa slightly cleaned up their game in the second half, the lost offensive opportunities from the first-half turnovers forced the Hawkeyes to play from behind for most of the game.

Iowa would finish with 21 turnovers that led to 27 converted points by Maryland. It’s been a recurring theme for this Hawkeye team and they need to clean it up beginning with their upcoming trip to Illinois.

Poor perimeter defense

Considering the numerous turnovers by the Hawkeyes throughout the game, Maryland finished with a relatively poor shooting percentage of 34.3%. However, much of the damage from the Terrapins came from beyond the arc as they were 9-of-17 (52.9%) in the first half and 12-of-25 (48%) as a total from long range.

While the Hawkeyes did play better perimeter defense in the second half, Iowa will need to correct this defensive gap sooner rather than later, as it can fester into a bigger problem if not addressed.

Maryland wasn’t a great 3-point shooting team coming in, but the Terps looked that way against the Hawkeyes.

Spirited second-half response

Despite falling behind by as many as 25 points, Iowa roared back into the game in the second half.

Even as their comeback attempt proved unsuccessful, the Hawkeyes showed fight and determination to keep competing against one of the conference’s top programs, which will build character for important moments later in the season.

Iowa hopes it rolls right over into the start of its Thursday date against the Illini. Slow starts have plagued the Hawkeyes and they would love to begin rectifying that come Thursday night.

Tipoff for Iowa at Illinois from the State Farm Center is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on Big Ten Network Plus (BTN+). As always, the Hawkeyes Radio Network will deliver radio coverage of the game as well.

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Best photos from Iowa’s tussle vs. top-10 Maryland

Best photos from Iowa’s showdown vs. top-10 Maryland.

The Iowa Hawkeyes nearly pulled off a comeback for the ages. Down 25 points just before halftime, Iowa came storming back in the third and fourth quarters to close within five points of No. 7 Maryland.

But, the Terrapins made just enough plays to keep No. 22 Iowa at bay and to hand the Hawkeyes a 74-66 loss inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Senior guard Lucy Olsen led the way for Iowa with 19 points. The Collegeville, Pa., native knocked down four 3-pointers in the contest.

Senior guard Sydney Affolter joined Olsen in the double-figure scoring column with 12 points.

As Iowa readies to hit the road for a Thursday date at Illinois, here’s the best photos from its clash versus the Terps.

Oregon vs. Maryland: Instant Reactions to Ducks’ Win vs. the Terrapins

The Oregon Ducks got a win vs. the Maryland Terrapins on Sunday afternoon in Matthew Knight Arena.

The Oregon Ducks beat the Maryland Terrapins, 83-79, in a thriller on Sunday afternoon. The Ducks trailed by as many as 13, but due to key contributions from star guards Jackson Shelstad and Keeshawn Barthelemy, the Ducks avoided falling to 1-3 in conference play and losing two straight games at home.

In the first half, it looked as though Oregon was going to get blown out for the second straight game. But with just under eight minutes left in the first half, Shelstad scored eight points in 69 seconds. That solo run brought the Ducks alive and into the game, allowing them to shrink Maryland’s lead to three at halftime.

The Ducks started the second half down 45-42, but they quicklywent on a 14-2 run, leading by nine with 15 minutes to in the game. At that point, it looked as though the Ducks might run away with the game, but the Terrapins stormed back, retaking the lead with nine minutes to go.

In the final 10 minutes of the game, neither team could pull away from the other, and with two minutes to go, the game was tied 76-76. Jus then, Barthelemy laced a clutch three-pointer to go ahead, and after that, Oregon several key stops to close out the win.

Oregon vs. Maryland Keys to the Game

The Ducks would not have won this game if not for Jackson Shelstad. The sophomore guard was as productive and efficient as you can be, not missing a shot until nearly 30 minutes into the game. At one point, Maryland was face-guarding Shelstad at half-court without the ball in his hands.
This truly was a game of momentum, the lead changed hands several times and both teams went on multiple massive runs. Without their big run to end the first half, or their 14-2 run to start the second half, the Ducks wouldn’t have come close in this game.
Both teams shot the basketball very well on Sunday. Both finished over 45% from the field and over 40% from three. In a game dominated by offense like this, it’s only fitting that the result came down to defense.
The Ducks defense was much improved from their horrendous showing on Thursday against Illinois, but it still had room for improvement. Down the stretch, Oregon tightened things up on defense, holding the Terrapins to making one of their final nine field goal attempts.

Oregon vs. Team B Players of the Game

Jackson Shelstad: 23 points, 8/10 FGs, 5/5 3Ps, 5 rebounds, 2 assists

Keeshawn Barthelemy: 14 points, 5/8 FGs, 5 assists, 4 rebounds, 1 block

Nate Bittle: 16 points, 6/10 FGs, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks, 1 steal

Bam Tracey: 10 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds, 1 steal

KJ Evans: 10 points, 7 rebounds

Oregon vs. Maryland Notable Stats

Oregon finished 52% from the field and 43% from three. The Terrapins shot 43% from deep as well, but after shooting over 50% from the field for most of the game, Maryland’s FG% fell to 47% in the final minutes.
The Ducks made 13/15 free throws, and the Terrapins were just 14/19. Several of those Maryland misses came in the game’s final minutes
The Ducks’ depth helped make the difference in this game. Their bench outscored Maryland’s 26-12.
Oregon guards Jackson Shelstad and Keeshawn Barthelemy combined for 37 points on 72.2% shooting.

What’s Next for Oregon Ducks?

Jan. 9 — at Ohio State Buckeyes
Jan. 12 — at Penn State Nittany Lions
Jan. 18 — vs. No. 20 Purdue Boilermakers
Jan. 21 — vs. Washington Huskies
Jan. 25 — at Minnesota Golden Gophers

After a two-game homestand to kick off the meat of Oregon’s conference schedule, the Ducks are going on the road for a pair of games against Big Ten opponents. After that, Oregon returns home for a Top 25 matchup and rivalry game against Washington.

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Ohio State basketball vs. Maryland: How to watch, stream the game

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After a heartbreaking loss to the Pitt Panthers, the Ohio State men’s team will hit the road for its first Big Ten contest of the year. The Buckeyes will head to College Park to take on the Maryland Terrapins.

In its last outing, Ohio State couldn’t quite put the Panthers away. The Bucks were up by as many as 12 points early in the second half before going ice cold, both from the field and the charity stripe. OSU would rally back from a deficit and even get the lead back. However, a foul on a three-point shot allowed Pitt to tie the game and send it to overtime where the Panthers would hit a buzzer-beater for the win.

Maryland comes into the contest at 7-1 on the season with the lone loss coming at the hands of No. 15 Marquette. It should be a great game to open conference play.

Here’s how to catch all the action.

Basic info

When: Wednesday, December 4, at 6:30 p.m. ET

Where: Xfinity Center (College Park, Maryland)

How to watch/stream/listen:

Broadcast: BTN

Radio: IMG Radio Network (flagship station WBNS 97.1 The Fan)

Radio announcers:

Paul Keels (play-by-play)
Ron Stokes (analysis)

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View from the stands as Penn State clinched a spot in Big Ten championship game

Penn State has one of the best atmosphere’s in all of college football, and I experienced it first hand in their regular season finale. Here are some reactions from Penn State vs Maryland

Penn State finished the regular season with a dominant 44-7 victory over Maryland, and I was able to witness it live. I grew up roughly two hours away from the Nittany Lions’ home in State College, but this was my first time seeing them play in person. There are plenty of observations I made while inside Beaver Stadium, but the first one that sticks out is the news about a different game happening in neighboring Ohio.

Ohio State had a spot in the Big Ten Championship Game locked up, assuming they could beat a mediocre Michigan team at home. As I was making my way to the stadium, I saw that the game was tied at halftime 10-10. After finding my seat, I heard a loud cheer in unison coming from down in the concession areas.

I checked my phone to see that Michigan had indeed taken down Ohio State, meaning Penn State just needed a win over Maryland to earn a meeting with Oregon in the Big Ten title game. The energy was incredible from all over the stadium, and it continued into the senior day presentations.

Head coach [autotag]James Franklin[/autotag] greeted each of his seniors as they announced their names and majors. It was a cool moment that reminds you that many of these players are students first, even at a blue blood like Penn State. The marching band and dancers were also very fun to see in person, and they were excellent even in the freezing temperatures.

The crowd was very large of course, but it was certainly not at full capacity. The announced attendance was around 104,000, but I would guess it was under 100,000 from my view. The student section was unfortunately pretty lackluster in this game, but the weather and underwhelming matchup likely had a lot to do with it.

The start of the game had some big reactions despite the smaller crowd than usual, with Penn State fumbling on the first drive and Maryland scoring on their first play of the game. The crowd was immediately on edge, especially knowing how important the game was with Ohio State’s loss. Penn State continued to have a slow start for the rest of the quarter, scoring just three points.

The second quarter, however, was electric. The crowd roared to life after [autotag]Nick Singleton[/autotag] punched in a touchdown to take the lead, and that was just the beginning. Every third down from Maryland, the stadium would shake from the force of the crowd’s cheers. Each of Penn State’s four touchdown drives seemed to energize the crowd more and more, especially anytime record-breaking tight end [autotag]Tyler Warren[/autotag] was involved.

The second half started a bit quieter, with neither team doing much offensively in the third quarter. Backups began getting on the field for Penn State in the fourth, and many fans started heading for the exits once it became 38-7 early in the final quarter. Things got interesting late, with Penn State throwing a touchdown on the last play of the game.

The remaining fans loved it, and James Franklin strongly defended the decision in his postgame comments. It was an overall impressive showing by the team and an incredibly fun atmosphere to watch a football game. Outside of my experience in the stadium, seeing Penn State’s top players up close was also very rewarding.

[autotag]Drew Allar[/autotag]’s arm talent jumps off the screen at home, but it’s even more impressive live. [autotag]Abdul Carter[/autotag]’s explosiveness and agility are jaw-dropping in person as well, and he put it on display with a two-sack day. Tyler Warren looks even bigger and more imposing than he does on film. Overall, this team looks the part of a College Football Playoff contender.

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Best photos from Penn State’s regular season finale victory over Maryland

Check out the best photos from Penn State’s 44-7 victory over Maryland to close out the regular season.

The temperatures were frigid and Beaver Stadium was far from packed, but Penn State managed to close out the regular season in style with a 44-7 victory over Maryland. The win capped an 11-1 regular season and ultimately sends Penn State off to the Big Ten championship game for the second time in program history.

[autotag]Tyler Warren[/autotag] set a couple of records in the win as he polished off his awards profile for consideration, and [autotag]Nick Singleton[/autotag] overcame a fumble on the first play of the game to score two touchdowns and return a long kickoff to spark the offense to the rout of the Terrapins.

Here are some of the best photos from Saturday’s regular-season finale victory over the Terrapins.

Penn State will play for the Big Ten championship next week. The Nittany Lions will face Oregon in Indianapolis, Indiana on Saturday, Dec. 7. Kcikoff is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET on CBS.

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Penn State smashes Maryland to clinch trip to Big Ten championship game

Penn State’s win, coupled with some help from Michigan, is sending the Nittany Lions to the Big Ten championship game next week!

In a year that has seen so many twists and turns in the college football season amid so many monumental changes to the entire landscape of the game, the Penn State Nittany Lions got a surprising helping hand from Michigan and took advantage of an opportunity to make a trip to the Big Ten championship game. Hours after Michigan handed Ohio State its second conference loss of the season, Penn State cruised its way to a 44-7 victory against Maryland. The win, coupled with Ohio State taking its second conference loss and owning a decisive tiebreaker over Indiana, sends Penn State to the Big Ten championship game for the first time since winning the Big Ten title in 2016.

It was an inauspicious start for Penn State as [autotag]Nick Singleton[/autotag] fumbled away the football on the first play from scrimmage. Maryland struck right away with a 25-yard touchdown pass to Kaden Prather, a player who slipped away in the transfer portal for Penn State and took an early 7-0 lead just 14 seconds in to stun the partially-filled Beaver Stadium Thanksgiving weekend crowd.

But Penn State dug out of the slow start and early hole by scoring the next 38 points before halftime and put the game on cruise control in the second half. Singleton made up for his early fumble with a long kickoff return on the ensuing possession and rushed for 87 yards with two touchdowns. [autotag]Kaytron Allen[/autotag] added 34 rushing yards and quarterbacks [autotag]Drew Allar[/autotag] and [autotag]Beau Pribula[/autotag] each recorded short touchdown runs in the first half.

Tight end Tyler Warren was among the stars of the game once again. Warren set a new Penn State single-season touchdown reception record by a tight end and the Big Ten’s single-season receptions by a tight end record.

The win over Maryland all but guarantees Penn State a spot in the College Football Playoff regardless of what happens in the Big Ten championship game. The selection committee is not expected to punish teams that lose in conference title games, although it remains to be seen if the Nittany Lions are going to be locked into a potential home game in the first round should they come up short next week in the Big Ten championship game.

Penn State can clinch a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff with a win next week against Oregon. The Ducks are in their first year in the Big Ten since moving over from the Pac-12 and came into the final week of the regular season as the only undefeated team left standing in the FBS (Oregon was hosts Washington Saturday night).

Penn State will face Oregon in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 7. Kickoff in Indy is set for 8 p.m. ET on CBS.

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Final score predictions for Penn State vs. Maryland

Penn State should be wrapping up an 11-1 record this weekend wiht a home game against Maryland.

Penn State welcomes long-time regional rival Maryland to Happy Valley this weekend for the finale of the regular season. And the two programs could not be in different states more than they will be this weekend. While Maryland is playing out the final game of a tough season knowing they will be home for the bowl season, Penn State will be playing for the opportunity to secure a first-round home game in the College Football Playoff. The stakes could be raised by kickoff if they get some help from Michigan against Ohio State earlier in the day, which will only rile things up a bit more in the middle of the afternoon.

As a reminder, an Ohio State loss to Michigan and a Penn State win vs. Maryland would send Penn State to the Big Ten championship game next week to face Oregon in Indianapolis. But if Ohio State wins, Penn State will likely clinch a chance to host a first-round playoff game in December.

Here is who we are picking this weekend and some final score predictions for the final game of Penn State’s regular season schedule.

Brad: Coming off a major scare last weekend, Penn State is probably happy to be back home unscathed in the wins and losses column as they get ready to close out their regular season with a College Football Playoff ticket in hand. They’ll finish with an upset-minded Maryland team who always wants to stick it to the Nittany Lions, but this roster is just too good for the Terrapins, and Penn State will roll in their finale.

Penn State 35, Maryland 14

Charlie: The Nittany Lions end their Big Ten regular season slate with a home game against a team ranked second to last in the conference standings. Penn State shouldn’t have a problem handling the Terps on senior day, but playing a clean game will be paramount. Penn State will control the tempo and limit Maryland’s passing attack with takeaways and red zone stops.

Penn State 38, Maryland 13

Shayne: Penn State gets to finish its regular season at home against Maryland, one of the worst teams in the Big Ten. Assuming they can take care of business, it will essentially guarantee Penn State a spot in the College Football Playoffs. While the chances are slim, it also gives them a chance to play for the Big Ten title if Ohio State loses to Michigan.

The Nittany Lions narrowly avoided a huge upset a week ago, but I don’t expect Maryland to put up the same fight Minnesota did.

Penn State 34, Maryland 17

Kevin: I really don’t think we need to overanalyze what is about to happen on Saturday afternoon in Beaver Stadium. Penn State’s defense will be dominant against Maryland and the offense will string together more than enough scoring drives to easily cruise to an 11-1 record and wrap up a spot in the playoff. And if somehow Michigan does beat Ohio State, the floodgates will open up quickly for a Penn State romp en route to the Big Ten championship game.

But, as has been the case at times this season, a slower-than-desired start by the offense should not be ruled out. They got off to a good start moving the ball last week but couldn’t finish as they should have against Minnesota. I think last week’s game was a bit of a wake-up call for the entire team, and I suspect that leads to a much stronger performance this week knowing everything that is at stake going in.

Penn State 42, Maryland 16

Penn State hosts Maryland at 3:30 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network. on Saturday, November 30, 2024.

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Three stars in Iowa football’s Week 13 win vs. Maryland

Three stars from Iowa football’s dominant 29-13 win vs. Maryland

Iowa (7-4, 5-3 Big Ten) responded out of their Week 12 bye with a sound 29-13 victory on Saturday over Maryland (4-7, 1-7 Big Ten) from SECU Stadium in College Park, M.D.

The Hawkeyes generated 344 yards of offense against the Terrapins, including plenty of success via the run game. On the ground, Iowa ran 58 times for a total of 288 yards and two touchdowns.

While not utilized as much, the passing game from redshirt sophomore Jackson Stratton was efficient by finishing 10-of-14 for 76 yards.

Defensively, Iowa returned to their stingy style of play. The Hawkeyes held pass-happy Maryland to a season-low 129 passing yards and tallied two interceptions. The Hawkeyes’ pressure throughout the game also forced seven tackles for loss and three sacks.

As the Hawkeyes return home from Maryland, here are the three stars that helped guide Iowa to another win.

Jackson Stratton

Statton, while not heavily relied on for offensive production, had an effective day through the air, completing 10-of-14 passes for a total of 76 yards. Stratton avoided Maryland pressure throughout the contest by taking only one sack.

Given the precarious quarterback situation that the Hawkeyes have found themselves in lately due to injuries, having a safe and consistent game out of the signal-caller is very much appreciated.

Kaleb Johnson

Junior running back Kaleb Johnson had a monstrous game on Saturday, carrying the ball 35 times from scrimmage for 164 yards and a touchdown. While serving a minuscule role in the receiving portion of the stat sheet, Johnson also caught one pass for six yards.

Johnson’s bell-cow role in the backfield allowed the Hawkeyes to put together long first-half drives and possess the ball for a total of 37:41 of game time.

Johnson’s performance elevates his impressive season rushing total to 1,492 yards and 21 touchdowns on 223 carries for an average of 6.7 yards per play. Johnson’s touchdown against Maryland set the new Iowa single-season rushing touchdowns record.

Iowa Defense

The Hawkeyes’ defense returned to their typical form by putting a stranglehold on the Maryland offensive attack for much of the day, surrendering 227 yards and forcing two interceptions.

Highlighting Iowa’s defensive showing were the performances of fifth-year linebacker Jay Higgins and fifth-year defensive lineman Ethan Hurkett.

Higgins led the defense with eight total tackles (four solo), one pass deflection, and an interception. Meanwhile, Hurkett had a dominant performance on the defensive line with six total tackles (four solo), two sacks, and three tackles for loss.

Considering the Hawkeyes’ poor performance against UCLA in Week 11, the dominant showing from Iowa on Saturday was a pleasant sight.

Iowa finishes the regular season with a rivalry matchup on Friday, Nov. 29, against Nebraska (6-5, 3-5 Big Ten) in the Pioneer Heroes Game from Kinnick Stadium.

Game time is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. (CT) and will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock. The game will also be available on air from the Hawkeyes Radio Network.

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