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The Maryland Terrapins return home searching for stability after a dramatic road win at Marquette and the loss of their leading scorer, Pharrel Payne. The Texas A&M transfer had powered Maryland’s offense through four games, averaging 18.3 points and 6.3 rebounds. His injury — suffered on a fall immediately after a dunk — now forces Maryland to reshape its rotation just as its schedule picks up in difficulty. Maryland’s response in the aftermath of Payne’s departure was sharp. Down by seven against Marquette, the Terrapins surged on a 32–13 run powered by their backcourt. Kansas transfer David Coit and Washington State transfer Isaiah Watts combined for 37 points, hit seven threes, and provided the spacing and pace that Maryland will

The unbeaten start for the Virginia Tech Hokies has been fueled by a system overhaul and the emergence of 6-foot-9 Greek freshman point guard Neoklis Avdalas. Through four games, Avdalas is averaging 16.3 points and six assists, leading a Hokies offense producing 95.8 points per game. Five Virginia Tech players are already in double figures, a testament to how quickly this roster has adapted to Mike Young’s movement-heavy attack. Virginia Tech’s most recent win, an 84–76 victory against Charlotte, continued the trend of balanced scoring. Jailen Bedford led with 21 points, Avdalas added 10, and interior anchor Tobi Lawal dominated with an 18-point, 15-rebound effort. Lawal enters Wednesday averaging 11.8 rebounds per game while anchoring a rebounding unit that ranks

Villanova enters Wednesday’s Big 5 Classic matchup with a renewed sense of momentum. The Villanova Wildcats have won three straight games under new head coach Kevin Willard and continue to develop an offense that has proven both dynamic and balanced. Five Wildcats currently average double digits in scoring, led by James Madison transfer Bryce Lindsay, who has become one of the most efficient shooters in the country at 23 points per game on 50 percent from three. Villanova’s most recent outing, an 87–77 victory over Duquesne, showcased their offensive versatility. Acaden Lewis scored 19 points and added six assists, Lindsay chipped in 18, and Duke Brennan continued his dominant stretch on the glass with 13 rebounds. Brennan currently leads the

Notre Dame returns to Purcell Pavilion seeking to reestablish momentum after its first setback of the season, a 64–63 loss at Ohio State. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish led late but missed key shots in the final minutes, including a stretch in which they went ice-cold from the field. Christoph Tilly’s go-ahead finish with 13 seconds left capped a tough result in what had been one of Notre Dame’s grittiest efforts of the season. Markus Burton, Notre Dame’s primary offensive engine and All-ACC guard, finished with 14 points, but his 3-for-14 shooting performance highlights ongoing shot-creation challenges that surface when the Irish struggle to space the floor. Freshman Jalen Haralson delivered 13 points in his second straight strong performance following