Maryland men’s basketball is 6-21 in road games under head coach Kevin Willard. It’s 0-4 this year in front of opposing crowds.
The Terps travel to Champaign, Illinois, to take on No. 17 Illinois Thursday, trying to change the narrative surrounding their road woes. Maryland’s four road losses this year have all come by six points or fewer, and it’s been plagued with lapses down the stretch in those games.
The contest will tip off at 9 p.m. ET and air on FS1.
No. 17 Illinois Fighting Illini (13-5, 5-3 Big Ten)
2023-24 record: 29-9, 14-6 Big Ten
Head coach Brad Underwood’s squad has lost two of its last three games, and is trying to right the ship in what’s overall been a positive year.