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Big Ten Basketball: Michigan’s rout puts them on top of Power Rankings

By Holden Walter-Warner

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 29: Hunter Dickinson #1 of the Michigan Wolverines looks on during the overtime against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies at Crisler Arena on November 29, 2020 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 29: Hunter Dickinson #1 of the Michigan Wolverines looks on during the overtime against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies at Crisler Arena on November 29, 2020 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images) /
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Maryland Terrapins Big Ten Basketball Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images
Maryland Terrapins Big Ten Basketball Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images /

12. Maryland Terrapins (7-6, 2-5 Big Ten)

By virtue of their record, Maryland deserves to be in the 12th spot in the power rankings. By virtue of their play on the court recently, the Terrapins may be ready to move higher.

The Terrapins have lost three of their last four, but their win was in their most recent game, a road upset of No. 12 Illinois, 66-63. Prior to that (and their three losses), Maryland also knocked off No. 6 Wisconsin on the road, 70-64.

Perhaps there would be a different conversation taking place if Maryland didn’t get their doors blown in by Iowa at home, losing by 22 points to the Hawkeyes. A third signature win in conference play may have been enough to spur Maryland into the top half of the conference.

They’ll have a chance to get that signature win soon, though. Following a postponement of their game with Nebraska, the Terrapins next take the court on Tuesday, when they have a road tilt against undefeated Michigan. (Note: They’ve added a game against DII Wingate for Friday, but that’s not going to do much for the Terps’ resume.) A win against the Wolverines would grant Maryland spoiler status in the Big Ten for the rest of the year.

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