It’s a border rivalry which kicks off the NCAA Tournament as No. 9 West Virginia faces No. 8 Maryland in the South Region of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday.
- Both teams lost in the quarterfinals of their conference tournaments last week
- Both teams are 3-2 in games played on a neutral court this season
- The winner of the game will more than likely face No. 1 overall seed Alabama in the second round on Saturday
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Last Meeting — The last meeting between these two teams ironically came also in the NCAA Tournament in 2015. The Mountaineers won 69-59.
History — WVU leads the series 24-14, and have won the last three games against the Terrapins.
Betting — WVU is a 2.5-point favorite, with the total number of points set at 137.5.
TV — CBS
Where — Legacy Arena – Birmingham, Alabama
When — 12:15 p.m. EST
