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Maryland men’s basketball vs. Alcorn State preview

After two December conference games, Maryland men’s basketball (5-4, 1-1 Big Ten) returns to nonconference play when it hosts Alcorn State on Tuesday.

XFINITY Center has been a stronghold for the Terps, with them winning their last 16 home games. The nation’s sixth-longest home winning streak is expected to grow, with KenPom.com giving Maryland a 94 percent chance of beating the Braves. The site projects Maryland’s margin of victory at 18 points.

Tipoff for Tuesday’s game is scheduled for 7 p.m. The game will air on Big Ten Network.

Alcorn State Braves (1-8, 0-0 SWAC)

2022 record: 18-14, 15-3 SWAC

It’s been a rough season so far for Alcorn State.