The Big Ten Tournament Quarterfinals conclude when the 6-seed Maryland Terrapins (21-11, 21-11 ATS, 12-9 Big Ten) play the 3-seed Indiana Hoosiers (21-10, 14-16-1 ATS, 12-8 Big Ten). Maryland defeated the 14-seed Minnesota to get here, winning 70-54 as 13-point favorites. Indiana closed their season with a two-point overtime win over Michigan 75-73, failing to cover as 3.5-point favorites. These teams only met once this season with Maryland winning by 11 at home. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:00 ET from the United Center and can be found on the Big Ten Network. The winner advances to play the winner of Penn State/Northwestern game in the semifinals.
Maryland received a first found bye in the Big Ten Tournament, and was gifted the opportunity to play the worst team in the league in their first game. Minnesota was able to upset Nebraska in the opening round, but was outmatched from the beginning against the much stronger Maryland. The Gophers turned the ball over 15 times, with several early unforced turnovers that set the tone for the game. Maryland was led by forward Donta Scott with 20 points in the win.
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Jahmir Young had 15 points and went 9-11 from the free throw line against Minnesota. The 6'1 senior transferred in this season from Charlotte and led the Terrapins in scoring with 16.2 PPG and adding 4.8 RPG, and 3.2 APG. Young attacks the basket, as he leads the team in free throw attempts. He shoots from the perimeter, but it is not the strongest part of his game as he only converts 31.7% from deep. Donta Scott is coming off a big game, the 6'8 senior has an inside-out game and averages 11.6 PPG and 6.0 RPG. Julian Reese is their strongest interior presence, the 6'9 230 pound forward adds 11.4 PPG and 7.3 RPG. Hakim Hart rounds out the scorers as a 6'8 shooter on the wing adding 11.2 PPG.
Maryland is ranked 18th overall by KenPom, which is 2nd in the Big Ten behind only Purdue. Maryland ranks 31st in adjusted offensive efficiency and 32nd in defensive efficiency. The Terrapins are currently projected to be an 8-seed in the N CAA Tournament by Joe Lunardi.
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