Preview: Penn State Lady Lions at Maryland Terrapins COLLEGE PARK, Md. (Interstat) — A surging Maryland team will host a struggling Penn State squad in a Big Ten women’s basketball matchup on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, at the Xfinity Center. The Terrapins (19-6) enter the contest having won three of their last four, including a convincing 78-60 road victory at Nebraska on Saturday. Forward Isimenme Ozzy-Momodu has been a key contributor, coming off a 16-point, 9-rebound performance against the Cornhuskers. Maryland’s season has been marked by consistency, with its six losses coming against ranked or high-caliber opponents, often in close contests, including three overtime defeats. Conversely, the Lady Lions (8-16) have lost eight of their last nine games. Their lone victory in that stretch was an 85-82 overtime win at Purdue on Feb. 4. Penn State is coming off an 81-70 home loss to Michigan State, a game in which standout guard Kiyomi McMiller poured in 37 points. McMiller represents Penn State’s primary threat. Over her last seven games, the dynamic guard is averaging 24.7 points, including explosive outings of 37 and 30 points. Containing her will be a focal point for a Maryland defense that allows just 68.2 points per game. The Terrapins have dominated the recent series, winning the last five meetings. In their first matchup this season on Jan. 1, Maryland secured a 73-70 road win in Champaign, though the teams have not faced each other yet in conference play. A significant disparity exists in the standings, with Maryland firmly in the upper tier of the Big Ten and Penn State near the bottom. The Terrapins will look to protect their home court and build momentum before a pivotal road test at Ohio State on Sunday. Penn State, reliant on McMiller’s high-volume scoring, will need a near-perfect performance to spring an upset on the road. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST. Maryland’s next game is at Ohio State on Sunday. Penn State will host Northwestern on Sunday.