COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND – In Maryland, the Wisconsin men’s basketball team faces an opponent similar to itself.
Both teams have five starters averaging double figures in scoring. Each team is averaging at least 80 points per game. Maryland ranks No. 1 in the league with a scoring average of 85.8. Wisconsin is sixth at 82.5.
The teams are also among the best in Big Ten play in three-point shooting with UW entering the day No. at 39.8% and Maryland fourth at 36.1%.
Wisconsin has a NET ranking of 18. Maryland sits at No. 19.
Who is better? We’ll find out tonight.
Wisconsin (16-4, 6-3 Big Ten) faces Maryland (16-5, 6-4) at 6 p.m. at XFINITY Center. The winner leaves the floor with a Quad 1 win.
Here is what you need to know.
The game will be broadcast on Big Ten Network with Jason Horowitz (play-by-play), Robbie Hummel (analysis) and Andy Katz (sideline).
The matchup can be heard on AM-97.3 in Milwaukee and on AM-1310 and FM 101.5 in Madison. Matt LePay (play-by-play) and Brian Butch (analysis) will call the game.
25 – John Blackwell, 6-4, G, 16.3 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 2.4 apg
11 – Max Klesmit, 6-4, G 10.3 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 2.8 apg
9 – John Tonje, 6-5, G, 18.2 ppg, 4.9 rpg, 1.8 apg
22 – Steven Crowl, 7-0, C, 10.0 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 2.5 apg
31 – Nolan Winter, 7-0, C, 10.2 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 1.1 apg
WISCONSIN roster || schedule || statistics
0 – Ja’Kobi Gillespie, 6-1, G, 14.6 ppg, 2.2 rpg, 4.7 apg
1 – Rodney Rice, 6-4, G, 12.6 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 2.0 apg
9 – Selton Miguel, 6-4, G, 11.5 ppg, 1.8 rpg, 1.9 apg
10 – Julian Reese, 6-9, F, 13.7 ppg, 9.2 rpg, 1.4 apg
25 – Derik Queen, 6-10, F, 15.2 ppg, 8.1 rpg, 2.0 apg
MARYLAND roster || schedule || statistics
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