Maryland Aims to Sharpen Skills vs. Winless Alcorn State Maryland Prepares for Big Ten Opener Maryland will get one last nonconference warm-up before dipping into Big Ten play, hosting winless Alcorn State on Sunday afternoon in College Park, Md. The Terrapins (6-1) begin their conference slate on Wednesday at home against Ohio State, followed by a challenging road game against No. 13 Purdue on Dec. 8. Afterward, Maryland will briefly return to nonconference action before resuming league play in January. Free College Hoops Picks to Start Your Day! Check out free NCAAB picks for top insights. Dominance Against Nonconference Foes Maryland has shown it can compete with elite programs, pushing then-No. 15 Marquette in a close four-point loss and edging

Penn State Looks to Regroup Against Improved Buffalo Penn State Aims to Bounce Back For the first time this season, Penn State coach Mike Rhoades will learn how his team reacts to adversity. After their first loss of the season, the Nittany Lions host Buffalo on Sunday in University Park, Pa., in their final nonconference game before Big Ten play begins. Penn State (6-1) had cruised through its first six games, all won by double digits, before falling to Clemson 75-67 on Tuesday. Ace Baldwin Jr. led the Nittany Lions with 20 points and 11 assists, but the team struggled to keep pace with the Tigers. “He’s just a warrior,” Rhoades said of Baldwin to the Penn State Sports Network.

Canucks Look to Continue Successful Trek in Clash vs. Red Wings Vancouver Aiming for Winning Road Trip The Vancouver Canucks are poised to secure a winning record on their six-game road trip as they face the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday afternoon. Riding high after a thrilling 4-3 overtime victory against the Buffalo Sabres on Friday, the Canucks have proven formidable away from home, boasting a 9-2-0 road record this season. Garland Shines in Overtime Victory Forward Conor Garland played a pivotal role in Vancouver’s win over Buffalo, delivering two goals and an assist, including the game-winner in overtime. His seven-game point streak is a career best, solidifying his impact on the team’s offensive success. “Hate giving up the lead,

Orlando City in Uncharted Territory in Eastern Final vs. Red Bulls Orlando’s Historic Opportunity Orlando City will make their first appearance in an Eastern Conference final on Saturday when they host a New York Red Bulls side few expected to reach this stage. Fourth-seeded Orlando dispatched ninth-seeded Atlanta 1-0 in their conference semifinal on Sunday via a late first-half goal from Ramiro Enrique, scored in the aftermath of an uncleared corner kick. With Miami, Columbus, and Cincinnati all losing in their Round 1 series, Orlando is now the top remaining seed in the East. Manager Oscar Pareja has led Orlando to the MLS Cup playoffs in each of his first five seasons with the club after the Lions failed to