In the upcoming NCAA Tournament second-round matchup, the No. 4 seed Maryland Terrapins (26-8) will face the No. 12 seed Colorado State Rams (26-9) on Sunday, March 23, at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. Maryland advanced by dominating Grand Canyon 81-49, showcasing their offensive prowess led by freshman center Derik Queen, who recorded a double-double with 12 points and 15 rebounds. The Terrapins’ starting lineup, dubbed the “Crab Five,” features all five starters averaging double figures in scoring, with Queen leading at 16.2 points per game and 9.2 rebounds per game. Their offense averages 81.6 points per game, ranking them among the nation’s top-scoring teams.

Colorado State enters the matchup on an 11-game winning streak, having upset No. 5 seed Memphis 78-70 in the first round. The Rams are led by fifth-year guard Nique Clifford, who nearly averages a double-double with 19 points and 9.7 rebounds per game, and sophomore guard Kyan Evans, who delivered a career-high 23 points against Memphis. Colorado State’s defense allows 67.2 points per game, presenting a challenge to Maryland’s high-powered offense. The Terrapins are favored by 7.5 points, but the Rams’ recent form and balanced attack suggest a competitive contest.