Hoosiers Set to Battle Terrapins in College Park Showdown

As the Indiana Hoosiers prepare to face off against the Maryland Terrapins at the Xfinity Center, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain its recent momentum. The Hoosiers have shown a mixed bag of results in their last few outings, with a narrow loss against Northwestern (72-76) at home, followed by a defeat on the road against Purdue (59-79), but bouncing back with a victory over Ohio State (76-73).

In their latest game, despite falling short by four points to Northwestern, Indiana demonstrated strong offensive capabilities inside the paint with 60 percent shooting from two-point range and an overall field goal percentage of 51. However, they struggled from the free-throw line with only 57 percent accuracy and had an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.73.

The away game against Purdue highlighted some challenges for Indiana as they shot only 25 percent from beyond the arc and turned over the ball twelve times. Their assist-to-turnover ratio dropped slightly to 1.36.

The bounce-back win over Ohio State showcased Indiana's resilience. They improved their three-point shooting percentage to 38 and maintained solid scoring inside with a two-point field goal percentage of 46. Despite committing eleven turnovers again, they managed to secure more points off turnovers than in previous games.

Heading into Maryland's territory comes with its own set of challenges; playing away from home always adds pressure. The Xfinity Center is known for its vibrant atmosphere which could influence performance on both sides.

Indiana fans should look out for how well their team can control possession and capitalize on fast-break opportunities while tightening up defense against Maryland's offensive threats.

The upcoming clash is scheduled for March 3rd at 7:00 PM Eastern Time at Xfinity Center in College Park, MD. Fans won't want to miss this matchup broadcasted nationally on CBS – it promises all the intensity that college basketball has become known for as conference play heats up toward tournament season.