The Terps enter postseason play Friday.
No. 2-seed Maryland men’s basketball takes on No. 7-seed Illinois in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament Friday.
Friday’s game is the Terps’ first of the tournament after securing a double-bye with a 74-61 win over Northwestern Saturday, while Fighting Illini defeated Iowa, X-X, Thursday to advance.
Here is what you need to know before the game.
The numbers
Maryland: 24-7, 14-6 Big Ten
Illinois: 21-11, 13-8 Big Ten
All-time series: Maryland leads, 16-8
How to watch and listen
When: Friday, March 14, 6:30 p.m. EST
Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana
TV: Big Ten Network — Kevin Kugler (play-by-play), Robbie Hummel (analyst), Andy Katz (sideline)
Radio: 105.7 FM (Balt.) / 980 AM (D.C.) — Johnny Holliday (play-by-play), Chris Knoche (analyst)
Streaming: Fox Sports
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Catch up before the game
Big Ten Tournament preview: No. 2-seed Maryland vs. No. 7-seed Illinois
Derik Queen takes home Maryland men’s basketball’s first-ever Big Ten Freshman of the Year
No. 13 Maryland basketball ends regular season with 74-61 win over Northwestern
Takeaways from No. 13 Maryland men’s basketball’s 74-61 win over Northwestern
No. 13 Maryland men’s basketball fends off No. 17 Michigan, 71-65
Takeaways from No. 13 Maryland men’s basketball’s 71-65 win over No. 17 Michigan
No. 13 Maryland men’s basketball’s bench production not a concern for players and coaches
No. 16 Maryland men’s basketball outlasts Penn State, 68-64
Takeaways from No. 16 Maryland men’s basketball’s 68-64 win at Penn State
No. 16 Maryland men’s basketball falls to No. 8 Michigan State, 58-55, on half-court prayer
Takeaways from No. 16 Maryland men’s basketball’s 58-55 loss to No. 8 Michigan State