Key Highlights
- Maryland men’s basketball looks to bounce back after two consecutive losses.
- Andre Mills shined with 39 points against Northwestern but his counterparts added just 35 more in the defeat.
- Washington Huskies have a better record than Maryland recently lost to, but they’re still .500 on the year.
- Hannes Steinbach is one of the players to watch for Washington with an 18-point, 11.3-rebound double-double.
Preview: Maryland Men’s Basketball vs. Washington Huskies
The Terps are in a bit of a funk after two consecutive losses, but they see an opportunity to turn things around when they face the Washington Huskies on Saturday at 3 p.m., streaming on Peacock.
Recent Performance
Maryland has had its share of struggles lately. In their last game against Northwestern, Andre Mills put up a impressive 39 points, but his teammates could only manage an additional 35 points in the loss. The Terps are now looking to right the ship and get back on track.
With five games left in the season, Maryland is still hopeful of salvaging some victories before the end.
Washington provides a team that has better numbers but remains .500 overall. In their last game, they took down Minnesota at home, but lost to Penn State by three points just prior to that.
Opponent Analysis: Washington Huskies
The Huskies have been led this season by Danny Sprinkle, who takes the helm after a less-than-stellar first year where they finished 13-18. Sprinkle’s experience as head coach with Utah State and Montana State has given him some solid credentials.
Key players for Washington include Hannes Steinbach, a freshman forward averaging an impressive double-double of 18 points and 11.3 rebounds per game. Steinbach leads the Power Five conferences in double-doubles and is fourth in rebounds per game.
He’s a significant player to watch as he continues to make waves early in his college career.
Other notable players include Zoom Diallo, who sits twelfth in the conference with a 48.8 field goal percentage and second on the team in points per game (14.7). Franck Kepnang, while averaging just 6.1 points, provides solid defensive contributions with his 55 blocks this season.
Game Watch: Key Points
Mills’ development will be crucial as he continues to find his footing. His performance over the past eight games has shown significant improvement and could be a game-changer for Maryland if he can build on that Wednesday’s showing.
Collin Metcalf, the senior transfer from Northeastern, has seen an uptick in playing time recently. His presence will be vital to combat Washington’s strong offensive rebounding capabilities.
Diggy Coit needs a solid performance after putting up just 12 and 7 points in the last two games. His high-scoring displays typically correlate with Maryland victories, so his success against Washington could be key for the Terps.
