Terrapins Set to Host Nicholls State Colonels at Xfinity Center in Men's Basketball Clash

As the Maryland Terrapins prepare to welcome the Nicholls State Colonels to the Xfinity Center for an exciting men's basketball game, fans can expect a thrilling encounter. The Terrapins have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent outings, but they will be looking to capitalize on their home-court advantage.

In their last game at the Xfinity Center, Maryland showcased an offensive masterclass, putting up 103 points against Rider Broncs. Their shooting was particularly impressive with field goal and three-point percentages of 58 and 40 percent respectively. This high-scoring performance was complemented by a strong defensive effort that included seven blocks and eleven steals.

However, consistency has been an issue for the Terrapins as seen in their subsequent away game against Indiana Hoosiers where they struggled from beyond the arc with only a 13 percent success rate from three-point range. Despite this setback, they managed to maintain a decent two-point field goal percentage of 45 percent.

The team's resilience was tested in another close encounter with Penn State Nittany Lions which went into overtime. The Terrapins emerged victorious thanks to their ability to draw fouls and convert free throws at a rate of 77 percent while also dominating on rebounds with fifty-three collected throughout the game.

The upcoming match presents an opportunity for Maryland to build momentum as they aim for consistency in both offense and defense. Playing at home should give them an edge as they look forward to feeding off the energy of their supporters at Xfinity Center.

Fans can catch all the action live on BTN network channel 610 when these two teams face off on December 20th at 8:30 PM Eastern Time (1:30 AM UTC) right here in College Park, MD.