After backing into the Big Ten Tournament, the Hawkeyes now know who they will play in the second round.
Iowa is on a downslide after losing four of five games to end the season, including back-to-back close losses against Michigan and Nebraska to close out the season.
The Hawkeyes have been plagued by slow starts and poor offense for most of the season, and that was also the case in a February 11 loss to Maryland.
Luckily for Iowa, they have a chance to avenge that loss after Maryland advanced to the second round of the Big Ten Tournament.
There is no more room for error, and if the Hawkeyes want to solidify a spot in the Big Dance, they have to knock off Maryland and advance to the next round for a rematch against Ohio State.
How to watch Iowa vs. Maryland
Date: March 11, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. Central Time
Venue: United Center (Chicago)
TV: NBC Sports Network/Peacock
Iowa record: 20-11 (10-10 Big Ten)
Maryland record: 11-20 (4-16 Big Ten)
Announcers for Iowa vs. Maryland
Play-by-play: Paul Burmeister
Analyst: Robbie Hummel
Sideline reporter: Nicole Auerbach
Spread, moneyline, and total
Odds are provided by FanDuel Sportsbook
Spread
- Iowa: -11.5 (-114)
- Maryland: +11.5 (-106)
Moneyline
- Iowa: -650
- Maryland: +460
Total
- Over: 137.5 (-106)
- Under: 137.5 (-114)
Iowa injuries
- G Peyton McCollum (foot): Out for the season
Maryland injuries
- G Rakease Passmore (Achilles): Out
- F Pharrel Payne (leg): Out
Series history
The Iowa Hawkeyes and Maryland Terrapins have played 20 times, with the Terrapins holding an 11-9 advantage.
That includes a 77-70 victory over the Hawkeyes during a February 11 matchup in College Park, Maryland.
Iowa and Maryland have never matched up in the Big Ten Tournament, and the winner advances to take on eight-seed Ohio State in the third round.