Purdue Boilermakers Seek Bounce-Back Win Over Maryland Terrapins

No. 12 Purdue looks to end 3-game skid against struggling Maryland squad

Feb. 1, 2026 at 5:47am

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The No. 12 Purdue Boilermakers (17-4, 7-3 Big Ten) will visit the Maryland Terrapins (8-12, 1-8) on Sunday at XFINITY Center in College Park, Maryland. Purdue is looking to snap a 3-game losing streak, while Maryland continues to search for consistency under first-year coach Buzz Williams.

Why it matters

This matchup presents a prime opportunity for Purdue to get back on track after dropping 3 straight games. The Boilermakers lead the Big Ten in 3-point shooting and assists per game, and rank 2nd nationally in adjusted offensive efficiency, but have struggled with shooting slumps recently. Maryland, on the other hand, has lost 6 of its last 7 games, all by double digits, and ranks 118th in adjusted defensive efficiency.

The details

Purdue is coming off a 72-67 loss to Indiana on Tuesday, failing to cover as 4.5-point road favorites. The Boilermakers struggled at the free-throw line, going 8-of-15. Maryland is coming off a lopsided 91-48 defeat against No. 8 Michigan State on Jan. 24, failing to cover as 18.5-point road underdogs. The Terrapins were outscored 31-0 in fast-break points in that game.

  • Purdue and Maryland last met on Dec. 8, 2024, with Purdue winning 83-78 and covering as 4.5-point home favorites.
  • Tip-off for Sunday's game is set for 1 p.m. ET.

The players

Trey Kaufman-Renn

Purdue forward who led the Boilermakers with 23 points in their last game.

Braden Smith

Purdue guard who added 14 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists in the team's last outing.

Elijah Saunders

Maryland forward who led the Terrapins with 13 points in their last game.

David Coit

Maryland guard who scored 11 points in the team's most recent loss.

Buzz Williams

First-year head coach of the Maryland Terrapins.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

What’s next

Purdue will look to carry momentum from a bounce-back win over Maryland into its next Big Ten matchup.

The takeaway

This game presents a prime opportunity for Purdue to get back on track and regain its offensive rhythm against a struggling Maryland squad. The Boilermakers' superior shooting and playmaking ability should allow them to pull away for a comfortable victory.