Sturdy's Illini Men's BB Preview - Maryland

Brad Sturdy, Co-Host Sports Spectacular & Big Sports Radio, Illini Insider

January 14, 2023

The Illini will host Maryland on Sunday at 1PM on a bitterly cold afternoon. The Illini have won 5 of their last 6 and are 3-1 since losing Star Guard Terrence Shannon. Maryland comes in off of a home win against Michigan. The Terps have been good defensively, but have struggled on offense this season, shooting just 27.7% from 3 thus far. The Illini are on a roll offensively and will have a tough battle against the stingy MAryland defense. 

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