Game thread: No. 9 Maryland men’s basketball vs No. 20 Illinois

No. 9 Maryland men’s basketball has won five-straight games but face a tough test Friday night.

The Terps have made the trip to Champaign, Illinois, to face No. 20 Illinois, which currently holds a 12-1 record at home.

Tonight’s outcome will determine which team will have sole possession of first place in the Big Ten standings and could be a major factor come tournament time.

As always, this is your space for thoughts, observations or whatever you would like to share, but please be respectful.

Catch Up Before the Game

• No. 9 Maryland men’s basketball vs No. 20 Illinois preview (Part 2)
• With a title on its mind, No. 9 Maryland men’s basketball is relying on its tenacious defense
• Testudo Times Podcast: First place focus
• No. 9 Maryland men’s basketball escapes uset at home, beats Rutgers, 56-51
• Three takeaways from No. 9 Maryland men’s basketball’s 56-51 victory over Rutgers
• TT Court Vision: Defense gets it done in ugly win over Rutgers
• Photo gallery: No. 9 Maryland men’s basketball survives Rutgers, 56-51
• Anthony Cowan Jr.’s heroics lead No. 3 Maryland men’s basketball past Illinois, 59-58