Maryland men’s basketball can vouch for the Midwest’s reputation for hospitality. The Terps completed a successful two-game road swing through the heartland of the nation punctuated by Rodney Rice’s 3-pointer with seven seconds left in regulation to defeat host Indiana,

Indiana basketball will face Maryland on CBS with Andrew Catalon and Steve Lappas calling the game. We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn’t influence our coverage.

While most of the sporting world takes the day off in deference to the NFL Conference Championships, the Big Ten sees an opportunity to hog the spotlight early this afternoon with the Maryland Terrapins heading to face the Indiana Hoosiers.

Despite his efforts, Leal was subbed out during Indiana’s final chance at victory. Redshirt sophomore guard Myles Rice’s fadeaway 3-pointer fell short as the Hoosiers lost in heartbreaking fashion 79-78 to Maryland on Sunday afternoon.

Ready or not, more Indiana men’s basketball is on the way. Sunday’s matchup between Indiana and Maryland is a Quad 1 opportunity for both squads, the kind of game that would be nice to have come Selection Sunday.