Despite their loss, Maryland saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Julian Reese, who went 9 for 12 en route to 22 points plus seven rebounds and two steals, was perhaps the best of all. Another player making a difference was Jordan Geronimo, who went 5 for 6 en route to 10 points plus six rebounds and three blocks.

Coach Dana Altman and the Oregon Ducks basketball team are coming off an Illinois Fighting Illini beatdown at Matthew Knight Arena, 109-77. Sunday's game against coach Kevin Willard and the Maryland Terrapins will be streamed live on Peacock at 1 p.

Purdue’s offense is clicking, scoring 79 or more points in four of its last six games, including 104 against Nebraska two games ago. Smith’s poise at point guard allows the offense to travel well, and the team should find openings behind the arc against a Ducks defense that ranks 140th in 3-point defense vs. the average opponent (per Haslametrics).