Who’s Playing
Hofstra @ No. 20 Maryland
Current Records: Hofstra 1-2; Maryland 3-1
What to Know
The Hofstra Pride will take on the #20 Maryland Terrapins at 6:30 p.m. ET on Friday at Xfinity Center. Given that these two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Hofstra came up short against the Iona Gaels on Tuesday, falling 82-74.
Meanwhile, the point spread favored the Terrapins on Wednesday, but luck did not. They were within striking distance but couldn’t close the gap as they fell 71-66 to the George Mason Patriots. The top scorers for Maryland were forward Donta Scott (18 points) and guard Eric Ayala (17 points). Donta Scott’s performance made up for a slower game against the Vermont Catamounts on Saturday. Scott’s points were the most he has had all season.
Hofstra is now 1-2 while Maryland sits at 3-1. A pair of stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Hofstra is stumbling into the matchup with the 31st fewest takeaways in college basketball, having accrued only 10.7 on average. The Terrapins have experienced some struggles of their own as they are 40th worst in college basketball in takeaways, with only 11 on average. It’s possible one of these Achilles’ heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.
How To Watch
- When: Friday at 6:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Xfinity Center — College Park, Maryland
- TV: Fox Sports 1
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Series History
Maryland won the only game these two teams have played in the last seven years.
- Nov 16, 2018 – Maryland 80 vs. Hofstra 69
