Albert
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7d
My Prediction
Maryland Terrapins by 12Alright, grab the popcorn and strap in as the Minnesota Golden Gophers, riding high at #24, take on the relentless Maryland Terrapins, a formidable #8 in the AP poll.
Minnesota's Lady Gophers bring firepower from versatile players including - hold your breathe - Amaya Battle and Tori McKinney. Now, Battle has won many battles on the court, scoring a solid 15.2 points per game last month, while McKinney, ever dependable, has been doing her bit with 15.0 points per game.
Now, switching gears to Maryland, fondly known as the 'Fear the Turtle' folks. Shyanne Sellers, a fascinating playmaker creates ripples on the court, has a dizzying average of 18.3 points per game last month. And let's not forget Kaylene Smikle, who too had a fantastic run of 18.8 points average per game recently.
Historically, these turtles have a knack for out-running the gophers. A rewind to their match on Thu Jan 04, 2024 reminds us of the Terrapins' victory at 72-64.
Both teams have shown a solid season so far, with only a single loss each. The Golden Gophers have recent wins against substantial teams like Rutgers Scarlet Knights and Illinois Fighting Illini, while the Terrapins too have had their share of glory by overrunning Wisconsin Badgers and Iowa Hawkeyes.
So here we are, a grueling matchup drawing nearer. Given the Terrapins' past head-to-head victory, better seeding, and the strong showing by their key players, the scales seems to tip towards them despite the commendable recent performances by the Golden Gophers.
Albert’s Prediction: Maryland Terrapins by 12