Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 p.m., with the game broadcast on the Big Ten Network.
The Terps went 1-2 on the trip, opening with a solid 74-67 win unlv before suffering back-to-back 30-plus-point losses at the hands of gonzaga And Alabama. They should have no such problems against 1-5 wagner team, but it presents some potential challenges – especially from behind the arc.
One of the biggest stories coming out of Tuesday is the expected return of the senior forward Solomon WashingtonJoe missed the entire season due to an ankle injury. Maryland’s defense has struggled mightily to start the year, especially guarding the three-point line. Washington’s athleticism, physicality and communication on the back end could provide immediate help, even if he is working off some rust.
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with Maryland’s first Big Ten matchup on Saturday. iowa, Emerging in a big way, Wagner’s game can serve as a valuable tune-up Washington And a chance for the Terps to recalibrate defensively.
Despite Wagner’s 1–5 record, including a 17-point loss george townThe Seahawks have the pieces that can punish Maryland’s biggest weakness.
They are led by Edgewood native and Parkville High School product nick jonesThe former Harcum College standout now averages 16.7 points per game while shooting 40% from three. Junior guard Eddie Placer, a transfer from USC Upstate, has been even more efficient from deep, making 48.1% of his threes and averaging 11.2 points per game.
As a team, Wagner shot 41.4% from long range, making them one of the better three-point shooting groups Maryland has faced this season. For a Terps defense that has struggled to pursue and properly lock down shooters, this is a matchup that will demand heightened discipline.
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While the Las Vegas trip was largely forgettable for Maryland, two newcomers emerged as bright spots, and their continued development will be essential on Tuesday and beyond.
darius adams He’s quickly finding his comfort zone at the college level. The guard shot 9-20 (45%) from three in Vegas, scoring in double figures in all three games and recording the first 20-point performance of his career. His confident shooting and offensive tenacity were huge positives in a difficult stretch for the Terps.
fellow freshman alex alston Also jumped. He brought consistent energy and production, averaging 21.3 minutes per game in Vegas. His best performance came in a win over UNLV, when he produced 6 points and 6 rebounds, and followed that with an 8-point, 7-rebound effort against Alabama. Alston performed better than the starter eliza saunders in a three-game stint, and it will be worth seeing how his role evolves as the season progresses. Tuesday’s matchup with Wagner should provide another strong opportunity for him to showcase his versatility and activity.
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