Preview: Oregon Ducks at Maryland Terrapins

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (Interstat) — Two teams looking to build momentum for the stretch run will meet Saturday when the Oregon Ducks visit the Maryland Terrapins in a Big Ten women’s basketball matchup at Xfinity Center.

The Terrapins (17-5), despite their strong overall record, have hit a rough patch, losing four of their last five games. That skid includes a pair of overtime heartbreakers, most recently an 83-80 double-overtime loss to Washington on Wednesday. Yarden Garzon has been a consistent bright spot, logging 47 minutes and scoring 24 points in that defeat.

Maryland will look to leverage its home-court advantage, where it is 10-2 this season, to halt its slide. The Terrapins’ offense, which averages 78.2 points per game, will test an Oregon defense that has shown vulnerability during conference play.

The visiting Ducks (16-7) arrive with some confidence after a 74-53 road win at Rutgers on Wednesday, which snapped a two-game losing streak. Oregon’s success hinges heavily on the play of dynamic guard Katie Fiso. Over her last seven games, Fiso is averaging 15.1 points and 6.6 assists, including a 15-point, 10-assist double-double in a win over Penn State on Jan. 24.

Oregon has proven it can compete with top-tier competition, taking Iowa to the wire in a close road loss and falling in double-overtime at Wisconsin. However, consistency has been an issue, as evidenced by a home loss to Minnesota last week.

This contest features a contrast in styles. Maryland prefers an uptempo pace and ranks among the national leaders in scoring offense. Oregon, while capable of offensive bursts, will likely need to control the tempo and rely on Fiso’s playmaking to navigate a hostile environment.

The outcome could have significant implications for seeding in the upcoming Big Ten tournament. For Maryland, it’s a chance to steady itself after a difficult January. For Oregon, it represents a prime opportunity to secure a resume-building road victory against a storied program.

Tip-off is set for Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, in College Park.