Preview: Struggling Terrapins Face Powerhouse Cornhuskers in Big Ten Clash LINCOLN, Neb. (Interstat) — A stark contrast in fortunes will be on display Wednesday night when the surging Nebraska Cornhuskers host the reeling Maryland Terrapins in a Big Ten Conference men’s basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Nebraska (23-4, 13-3 Big Ten) enters as one of the nation’s hottest teams, having won 10 of its last 12 games and sitting near the top of the conference standings. The Cornhuskers are coming off a dominant 87-64 victory over Penn State on Saturday, a performance that showcased their offensive firepower. Maryland (10-16, 4-12), meanwhile, is mired near the bottom of the league, having lost eight of its last eleven games. The Terrapins snapped a two-game skid with a narrow 64-60 home win over Washington last Saturday, but face a daunting task on the road. The matchup features two of the conference’s top individual performers. Nebraska’s Pryce Sandfort is in the midst of a stellar season, coming off a career-high 33-point, 9-rebound effort against Penn State. The sharpshooting forward has averaged 22.1 points over his last seven games, establishing himself as a premier scorer. Maryland will counter with forward Solomon Washington, a consistent force who has recorded double-doubles in three of his last six outings. Washington is averaging a double-double in February (11.4 points, 10.3 rebounds) and will be crucial for the Terrapins on the glass against a physical Nebraska frontcourt. The Cornhuskers have been nearly unbeatable at home this season, boasting a 14-1 record at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Their offense, averaging 78.2 points per game, will test a Maryland defense that has allowed 80 or more points in four of its last seven losses. For Maryland to pull an upset, it will need to control the tempo, limit turnovers and find scoring beyond Washington. Guard Andre Mills, who had 21 points and 5 assists in the win over Washington, must provide backcourt support. Nebraska, playing for a high seed in both the Big Ten and NCAA tournaments, will look to avoid a letdown before a challenging road trip to Southern California and UCLA next week. Maryland seeks a season-defining road victory to build momentum for its final regular-season stretch. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. EST Wednesday.