"The Northwestern Wildcats (10-16, 2-13 Big Ten) will try to break a five-game losing streak when they host the Maryland Terrapins (10-15, 3-11 Big Ten) on February 18, 2026 at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Northwestern dropped its previous game to Nebraska, 68-49, on Saturday. Nick Martinelli starred with 11 points, plus three boards and one assist. In its previous game, Maryland lost to Rutgers on Sunday, 68-57. Darius Adams scored a team-high 13 points (and added one assist and six boards)."
"Northwestern averages 74.0 points per game (242nd in college basketball) while allowing 73.0 per outing (157th in college basketball). It has a +26 scoring differential overall. The Wildcats put up just 4.2 fewer points than the Terrapins give up (78.2). Northwestern connects on 1.3 fewer threes per contest than the opposition, 6.2 (315th in college basketball) compared to its opponents' 7.5."
Northwestern enters the February 18 matchup 10-16 overall and 2-13 in Big Ten play while seeking to end a five-game losing streak. Maryland arrives at 10-15 overall and 3-11 in conference play. Northwestern lost its last game to Nebraska 68-49, with Nick Martinelli scoring 11 points. Maryland fell to Rutgers 68-57, led by Darius Adams with 13 points and six rebounds. The game is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at Welsh-Ryan Arena and will air on BTN. Northwestern averages 74.0 points while allowing 73.0 and performs better offensively at home.
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