No. 22 Maryland men’s basketball has its toughest test of the season this Friday night against No. 16 Illinois in College Park. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. and will be broadcast on Big Ten Network.
Maryland is entering the top-25 matchup with a perfect 7-0 record, destroying teams by an average margin of 21.9 points. With intense defense and a free flowing offense, head coach Kevin Willard’s group looks impressive and has already surpassed expectations for this season.
Friday night’s game is one of the most highly anticipated games in recent memory, certainly since the pandemic hit in 2020.