Penn State visits Maryland following Russell's 23-point game

Penn State Nittany Lions (11-12, 6-9 Big Ten) at Maryland Terrapins (12-14, 4-11 Big Ten)

College Park, Maryland; Monday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Maryland hosts the Penn State Nittany Lions after Fatts Russell scored 23 points in Maryland's 90-74 win against the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

The Terrapins are 7-8 on their home court. Maryland is 6-6 in games decided by 10 or more points.

The Nittany Lions are 6-9 in Big Ten play. Penn State ranks eighth in the Big Ten with 8.1 offensive rebounds per game led by John Harrar averaging 3.5.

The Terrapins and Nittany Lions match up Monday for the first time in Big Ten play this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Eric Ayala averages 2.3 made 3-pointers per game for the Terrapins, scoring 14.6 points while shooting 33.7% from beyond the arc. Russell is averaging 14 points and 3.8 assists over the past 10 games for Maryland.

Jalen Pickett is averaging 13 points and four assists for the Nittany Lions. Sam Sessoms is averaging 6.9 points over the past 10 games for Penn State.

LAST 10 GAMES: Terrapins: 3-7, averaging 69.5 points, 29.2 rebounds, 11.1 assists, 6.0 steals and 2.3 blocks per game while shooting 43.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 73.9 points per game.

Nittany Lions: 4-6, averaging 62.5 points, 33.7 rebounds, 11.2 assists, 5.4 steals and 2.7 blocks per game while shooting 41.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 62.7 points.

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