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Maryland Men's Basketball Faces No. 11 Illinois in Regular Season Finale
Terps host senior day celebrations for four players in final home game
Published on Mar. 8, 2026
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The Maryland men's basketball team is playing its final regular season game against No. 11 Illinois at home in College Park. The Terps will honor four seniors - Diggy Coit, Solomon Washington, Elijah Saunders and Collin Metcalf - with pre-game celebrations before the 3 p.m. ET tip-off on Fox.
Why it matters
This is the last chance for Maryland to make an impression before the postseason, as they look to build momentum heading into the conference tournament. The Terps will also celebrate the careers of four key players who have contributed to the program over the past several years.
The details
Maryland is hosting No. 11 Illinois for its final regular season game of the year. Prior to tip-off, the Terps will honor four seniors - Diggy Coit, Solomon Washington, Elijah Saunders and Collin Metcalf - who will be playing their last home game at the XFINITY Center.
- The game is scheduled to tip off at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 8, 2026.
- Senior day celebrations for the four players will take place before the start of the game.
The players
Diggy Coit
A senior guard for the Maryland men's basketball team.
Solomon Washington
A senior forward for the Maryland men's basketball team.
Elijah Saunders
A senior guard for the Maryland men's basketball team.
Collin Metcalf
A senior forward for the Maryland men's basketball team.
Illinois
The No. 11 ranked men's basketball team that Maryland is playing in its regular season finale.
The takeaway
This game represents the end of the regular season for Maryland, who will look to send their four seniors out on a high note before turning their attention to the postseason. A strong performance against a ranked opponent could provide valuable momentum as the Terps prepare for the conference tournament.
