WATCH: Race Thompson Blocks Jahmir Young at the Rim
Maryland point guard Jahmir Young led the fast break with slam-dunk intentions, but Race Thompson had other plans.
As Young elevated, Thompson met him at the rim and rejected the shot.
Maryland leads Indiana 37-29 at halftime, led by 13 points from Young on 4-for-8 shooting. Trayce Jackson-Davis leads Indiana with eight points and 11 rebounds, but Jalen Hood-Schifino has just one point.
To follow along with all the action between Indiana and Maryland at the Xfinity Center in College Park, Md., CLICK HERE to read our live blog, written by HoosiersNow.com publisher Tom Brew.
Next up for Indiana is a highly-anticipated rivalry game against the No. 1 Purdue Boilermakers. Tipoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET on Saturday at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. Before this matchup, Purdue is in action on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. ET against Penn State at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue was the unanimous No. 1 team in this week's AP poll, boasting a 21-1 record and a commanding leading in Big Ten play at 10-1.
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- HOW TO WATCH: Indiana battles Maryland Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET at the Xfinity Center in College Park, Md. Here's how to watch, with game time and TV information, three leading storylines, the latest on the point spread, the coaching matchup, series history and more. CLICK HERE
- OPENING LINE: Indiana has been playing great lately, winning five straight games and moving back into the national rankings. The Hoosiers travel to Maryland on Tuesday, and they're the underdog to a Terrapins team that is 5-0 at home in the Big Ten, covering all five times. Here's the opening point spread, plus a great breakdown on both teams vs. the number. CLICK HERE
- 'BEST COLLEGE BASKETBALL PLAYER': Maryland coach Kevin Willard had high praise for Indiana forward Trayce Jackson-Davis, calling him the best college basketball player right now and more dominant than Purdue center Zach Edey. CLICK HERE
- BRACKETOLOGY: The Big Ten has nine teams in Joe Lunardi's most recent Bracketology on ESPN, with a handful of teams hovering around the bubble. Purdue is the No. 1 overall seed, and Indiana, Northwestern and Illinois are moving up. CLICK HERE
- BIG TEN PLAYERS OF THE WEEK: Indiana senior forward Trayce Jackson-Davis was named co-Big Ten Player of the Week on Monday, sharing the award with Purdue center Zach Edey. Indiana point guard Jalen Hood-Schifino was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week. CLICK HERE
- TOUGH ROAD GAME AHEAD: Maryland is 5-0 at home in Big Ten play, presenting a significant challenge for Indiana on Tuesday. Here's what has made the Terrapins so difficult to beat at the Xfinity Center. CLICK HERE
- INDIANA IN AP POLL: Indiana climbed back into the Associated Press Top-25 Poll on Monday following wins over Minnesota and Ohio State. The Hoosiers are one of two ranked Big Ten teams, along with Purdue, who was voted the unanimous No. 1 team. CLICK HERE
- KALEB BANKS STEPS UP: Freshman Kaleb Banks has had to wait his turn on Mike Woodson's deep Indiana squad, but he seized the opportunity for more playing time during Saturday's 86-70 win over Ohio State. CLICK HERE
