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Penn State Nittany Lions Clash with Maryland Terrapins at Bryce Jordan

As the Penn State Nittany Lions prepare to host the Maryland Terrapins, fans are eager for what promises to be an electrifying encounter at Bryce Jordan Center. The Nittany Lions have been showcasing a robust performance on their home court, and this upcoming game is expected to add another chapter to their impressive run.


Mar 5, 2023; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Maryland Terrapins guard Don Carey (0) attempts to steal the ball from Penn State Nittany Lions guard Jalen Pickett (22) during the second half at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports

Analyzing the past games, Penn State has demonstrated a strong offensive presence. In their recent match against the Fighting Illini, they secured a victory with 90 points, showing off an impressive field goal percentage of 54 percent and converting 44 percent from beyond the arc. Their ability to capitalize on turnovers was evident as they scored 15 points off turnovers and maintained a high assists turnover ratio of 2.5.


Against the Hoosiers, Penn State's resilience shone through as they overcame their opponents with an 83-point finish and an exceptional free throw percentage of 87 percent. Their defensive game was equally notable; despite fewer rebounds than usual, they managed to keep turnovers low and steals high.


Mar 5, 2023; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions guard Camren Wynter (11) celebrates with teammates after a basket late in the second half against the Maryland Terrapins at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports

However, in their away game against Iowa Hawkeyes, despite scoring a commendable 81 points and dominating in paint with 56 points contributed by aggressive inside play, it wasn't enough for victory. The team will need to address its three-point shooting accuracy which stood at just 24 percent that night.


The venue could play a significant role in this matchup; Bryce Jordan Center has been a fortress for Penn State where crowd support often acts as the sixth man propelling them forward. With such backing from home fans combined with recent trends indicating strong offensive strategies and efficient ball handling skills—expectations are high for another dominant performance by Penn State.


Mar 5, 2023; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA;  Maryland Terrapins guard Jahmir Young (1) picks up a loose ball as Penn State Nittany Lions guard Camren Wynter (11) and forward Kebba Njie (3) defend during the first half at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports

Fans can catch all the action live on BTN network when these two teams face off on March 10th at 6:30 PM Eastern Time at University Park's very own Bryce Jordan Center.

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