Oregon and Maryland, both 0-2 in the Big Ten, face off Friday seeking their first conference win amid NCAA Tournament aspirations.

Oregon and Maryland meet in College Park, Md., on Friday seeking their first Big Ten win, both struggling with 0-2 conference records. Maryland, 7-6 overall, recently beat Old Dominion 73-58 behind Solomon Washington’s double-double and strong defense, despite injuries and seven different starting lineups. Oregon, also 0-2 in the Big Ten, bounced back from losses to Top 25 teams with an 80-57 win over Omaha, fueled by guard Nate Bittle’s return and 26 points in that game. Jackson Shelstad, averaging 15.6 points, remains a key scorer. Both teams emphasize conference play and high-quality Quad 1 matchups as vital for NCAA Tournament hopes.