Maryland and Northwestern face off in a low-scoring Big Ten game, both struggling with poor shooting and consistency.

Maryland and Northwestern meet in a low-scoring Big Ten clash, both teams hampered by poor shooting. Maryland ranks last in the conference with a 40.8% field goal percentage, shooting just 33.3% in a 68-57 loss at Rutgers. Northwestern, with the worst 3-point accuracy at 31.1%, has lost eight power-conference games by seven points or fewer, including late collapses against Michigan and Nebraska. Despite leading late in those games, the Wildcats made only 26.5% of their three-pointers in a five-game losing streak. Maryland’s offense relies on David Coit and Andre Mills, who combined for 84 points in wins but just 21 in the Rutgers loss. Both teams struggle with consistency, setting up a defensive battle with limited scoring.