After a wonderful Christmas gift of defeating Purdue University at Fort Wayne. Maryland is back at home for the last 2022 home game against Minnesota.
The Minnesota Golden Gophers are 8-5 on the year led by former WNBA champion Lindsey Whalen but have yet to find success on the road regardless of conference play. Where Maryland is 3-2 on the season so far.
Minnesota is a very youth group this season and is entirely composed of freshmen so expect this game to be a growing pain for the Golden Gophers. This has been shown on the road but they do have one win on a neutral site
The Keys to Victory!
Maryland has momentum going into the new year and ranked opponents
After the success of last season, Maryland has the 2nd toughest schedule with 3 key wins against ranked teams in non-conference opponents.
Maryland vs Minnesota is the 14th matchup with the record 12-1 in Maryland’s favor.
The Offense
The Terrapins currently have three 1,000-point scorers (Millers, Meyers, and Briggs) and Briane Alexander, and Eliza Penzan on pace as well.
Coach Brenda Freese’s Pace & Space offense is starting to find its stride with better shot selection and controlling the turnovers. Look for Maryland to get assists early against Minnesota.
Another High Scoring Matchup?
Marland vs Minnesota matchups has generally been high scoring around the high 80s, and mid-70s. This Maryland offense should be expected to sign 80 or more points
Prediction Score
Maryland Terrapins: 95/ Minnesota Golden Gophers: 79
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