Illinois vs Maryland: Road Test for Illini

0:00On March 6th, Illinois heads the college park on Sunday at 2pm Central Time on FS1 for their regular season finale against Maryland. The Illinois City at 23 wins and 7 losses overall, 14 and 5 in Big 10 play. It's a rematch after Illinois dominated the Terrapins 89-70 back in late January, right at home. Maryland has struggled all season, now 11 and 19 overall, with just 4 wins and 15 Big 10 games. They've dropped their last 3, including a blowout loss at Wisconsin. A short hot streak in mid-February, fizzled out fast, leaving them mired in losses. Injuries have plagued the Terrapins, especially Big Man Farrell Payne, who's missed most games, forcing them to scramble without a true inside, presence. For Illinois, Point Guard Kyland Boswell is back after sitting out the first matchup, adding ball handling and defense against Maryland's speedy, back court. The Terrapins lean heavily on guards like David Coyte averaging 13.6 points, plus freshmen, Andre Mills and Darius Adams.

1:03Illinois plans to disrupt that early rhythm, avoid three-point barrages, and use their size to attack inside where Maryland gives up over. 77 points a game on average. If the Alini stay focused, they should handle this row test easily, grab the win, and head into the Big 10 tournament with strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum. Strong momentum