Maryland men’s basketball faces a challenging game against Wisconsin. The Terps will be looking to recover after their recent loss to Rutgers. The Badgers have been in strong form, winning five of their last six games.
Terps Aim to Avoid Record Losses
Maryland has just two games remaining this season. After their second loss to Rutgers, the Terps’ conference record fell to 4-14. They are currently tied with the 1992-93 squad for the most losses in conference play in a single season. There is a chance they could break that record this week.
Badgers Primed for March Madness
Wisconsin is preparing for a March Madness run. The Badgers have secured important victories against teams like Illinois and Michigan State. Although they recently lost to Oregon, Wisconsin appears to be playing its best basketball at a key point in the season.
Key Players for Wisconsin
Nick Boyd has been a key player for the Badgers this season. The senior guard has started in all 29 of their games. He leads the team with 20.3 points per game and 115 total assists. Boyd previously played at San Diego State and FAU.
In Wisconsin’s last game against Washington, Boyd scored 22 points on 11-of-20 shooting.
John Blackwell has had a successful career in Madison. He earned All-Big Ten Honorable Mention honours in 2025 and an All-Big Ten Freshman Team distinction in 2024. This year, he’s second on the team with 18.2 points and 4.9 rebounds per game.
Nolan Winter could cause problems for the Terps on the boards. He leads the Badgers with 8.7 rebounds per game and 35 total blocks. Winter has improved his scoring total to 13.5 points per game in 2025-26.
Keys to the Game
Wisconsin has the fifth-fewest turnovers per game in the Big Ten. They also have the fifth-best assist-to-turnover ratio in the conference. Maryland will need to limit their own mistakes to keep pace, particularly after a 19-turnover performance against Rutgers.
Wisconsin’s field goal percentage ranks 15th in the Big Ten at 44.9%. However, they are tied for sixth in 3-point shooting at 35.5%. This suggests the Badgers struggle to convert in various areas inside the arc.
Gard’s Coaching Prowess
Greg Gard is in his 11th season as head coach of Wisconsin. His teams have twice won the Big Ten regular season title. He was named Big Ten Coach of the Year in each of those seasons.
Gard has led his teams to seven NCAA Tournaments, reaching the Sweet 16 twice. He was a Naismith National Coach of the Year finalist in 2022.
The game is scheduled for Wednesday at 8 p.m. and will be broadcast on Fox Sports 1.