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Iowa basketball vs Maryland preview, prediction for Big Ten contest
Video: Ben McCollum previews Iowa basketball’s matchup with Maryland
Iowa basketball coach Ben McCollum meets with media on Dec. 5, 2025.
IOWA CITY — It didn’t take Iowa basketball long to be reminded just how difficult it is to win on the road in the Big Ten.
The Hawkeyes took a 19-point loss to Michigan State in East Lansing on Tuesday to open up league play. But they were not alone in dealing with troubles on the road.
Previously undefeated Indiana lost by nine at Minnesota. This was a Golden Gopher team that had already fallen to Missouri, San Francisco, Stanford and Santa Clara this season, including by 23 to Missouri.
Northwestern got a dose of the reality of playing on the road in the Big Ten, too, falling by 12 at Wisconsin. The Wildcats managed to make the final margin look respectable, but trailed by 23 at halftime.
What happened around the Big Ten doesn’t change Iowa’s loss at Michigan State, but it does put it into perspective.
And it’s not like the circumstances of that game tilted in Iowa’s favor in the first place.
The Spartans are one of the best teams in the nation — with wins over Arkansas, Kentucky and North Carolina, the latter two of which came by double-digits at neutral sites. Not to mention that this was Iowa’s first true road game of the Ben McCollum era, and it happened to come in one of the Big Ten’s most formidable atmospheres.
This is to say, it’s probably best not to overreact to Iowa’s first loss of the season.
“We know what it takes to be able to get a program over the top,” McCollum said. “I’ve had experience with it. It’s not always going to be a perfect transition, especially the way we want to do it. I don’t think having experience losing allows you to handle losing better. Meaning: I don’t think losing’s ever fun. It’s like one of those things… We’re still on an upward trend. Sometimes, it goes like this (peaks and valleys) in the trend.”
Iowa will be in the comfort of Carver-Hawkeye Arena when it tries to bounce back from that loss. The Hawkeyes host Maryland on Dec. 6 for the final conference game before the calendar turns to the new year.
“I’m probably more process-focused, but there’s also a competitor in there that says, it’s not OK to lose,” McCollum said about moving on from the Michigan State loss. “You’ve got to visit that part of it and fix it. But yet, you can’t let it have an earth-shattering effect, like this is the end of the world. You’ve got to find that balance between the two. And hopefully, we’ve found it. But we’ll find out Saturday.”
Scouting Maryland
The Terrapins (6-3) have been up and down in their first season under coach Buzz Williams.
They have already been tested against high-level competition. All three of their losses have come to power conference opponents — Georgetown, Gonzaga and Alabama. Maryland was throttled in the latter two, falling to Gonzaga by 39 and Alabama by 33.
It also took the team overtime to beat Mount St. Mary’s.
Maryland’s shooting has been rough. The Terrapins are converting on just 41% of their shots from the field and 31% from deep. But they have done an exceptional job getting to the foul line, attempting 29.2 free throws per game, and making 77.2% of them.
The Hawkeyes did not do a good job of guarding without fouling against Michigan State, so it will be important to clean that up against Maryland.
Iowa’s offense has sputtered the last two games, averaging just 55.5 points. After playing a stout Michigan State defense, it seems much more realistic for Iowa to get back on track offensively against Maryland, which is allowing 78 points per game.
Video: Tavion Banks on lessons learned from Michigan State loss
Iowa basketball’s Tavion Banks meets with media on Dec. 5, 2025.
Pharrel Payne, a 6-foot-9 big man, has been Maryland’s best player this season. He started his college career at Minnesota, but followed Williams from Texas A&M to Maryland. Payne leads the Terrapins in points (18.9) and rebounds (6.8) per game this season. His 2.9 offensive boards per game — and the fact that Maryland averages 13 as a team this season — means Iowa needs to be better on the defensive glass than it was against Michigan State.
The Terrapins have seven players averaging better than eight points per game. That includes Solomon Washington, another Texas A&M transfer, who made his season debut in Maryland’s most recent game against Wagner, posting 10 points and six rebounds.
“They’re a big team, athletic, and they play hard,” Iowa junior Cam Manyawu said. “They’re a really good offensive rebounding team. So we’ll just have to make sure we do our little things with boxing out. Focusing on our offensive flow and our defensive spacing, those will be big for us. And if we just execute the little things that we didn’t really execute against Michigan State, we’ll be successful in this game.”
Video: Iowa basketball’s Cam Manyawu recaps MSU, previews Maryland
Iowa basketball’s Cam Manyawu meets with media on Dec. 5, 2025.
Iowa vs. Maryland prediction
It would feel good for Iowa to rekindle some of the momentum from its 7-0 start and show that the Michigan State loss is behind it.
The Hawkeyes would have time to recover from a loss, since it’s only December, but falling to Maryland probably wouldn’t do favors for their computer metrics. It would also put Iowa at risk of losing three in a row, given that it’s headed to Ames to take on Iowa State next week.
This is the first Saturday game of the season for Iowa, meaning it could provide a barometer for how the fan base is embracing this team and its willingness to invest time and money into it. It has a chance to be the best atmosphere of the season.
“We’ve worked for it,” McCollum said. “I’ve been out and will continue to work for it, continue to fight for it. Again, it’s can we create that home court advantage? Can we create a fun atmosphere? And hopefully, we can do that in a Big Ten game on Saturday.”
It’s best to take advantage of winnable Big Ten games when you have the opportunity. And this is definitely one of them. It wouldn’t be ideal for Iowa to enter 2026 having already dug itself an 0-2 hole in the Big Ten. Iowa 77, Maryland 69.
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Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
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The Maryland Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 19, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from June 19 drawing
13-16-21-26-50, Mega Ball: 12
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from June 19 drawing
Midday: 5-0-7
Evening: 7-1-0
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from June 19 drawing
Midday: 3-8-6-4
Evening: 9-8-3-7
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 5 numbers from June 19 drawing
Midday: 8-8-9-3-8
Evening: 1-6-4-9-3
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from June 19 drawing
9 a.m.: 15
1 p.m.: 09
6 p.m.: 06
11 p.m.: 14
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Bonus Match 5 numbers from June 19 drawing
05-14-18-21-34, Bonus: 07
Check Bonus Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Keno
Drawings are held every four minutes. Check winning numbers here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Maryland Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes above $600, winners can claim by mail or in person from the Maryland Lottery office, an Expanded Cashing Authority Program location or cashiers’ windows at Maryland casinos. Prizes over $5,000 must be claimed in person.
Claiming by Mail
Sign your winning ticket and complete a claim form. Include a photocopy of a valid government-issued ID and a copy of a document that shows proof of your Social Security number or Federal Tax ID number. Mail these to:
Maryland Lottery Customer Resource Center
1800 Washington Boulevard
Suite 330
Baltimore, MD 21230
For prizes over $600, bring your signed ticket, a government-issued photo ID, and proof of your Social Security or Federal Tax ID number to Maryland Lottery headquarters, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, MD. Claims are by appointment only, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This location handles all prize amounts, including prizes over $5,000.
Winning Tickets Worth $25,000 or Less
Maryland Lottery headquarters and select Maryland casinos can redeem winning tickets valued up to $25,000. Note that casinos cannot cash prizes over $600 for non-resident and resident aliens (tax ID beginning with “9”). You must be at least 21 years of age to enter a Maryland casino. Locations include:
- Horseshoe Casino: 1525 Russell Street, Baltimore, MD
- MGM National Harbor: 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD
- Live! Casino: 7002 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, MD
- Ocean Downs Casino: 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin, MD
- Hollywood Casino: 1201 Chesapeake Overlook Parkway, Perryville, MD
- Rocky Gap Casino: 16701 Lakeview Road NE, Flintstone, MD
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Maryland Lottery.
When are the Maryland Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 11 p.m. ET Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. ET Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5 Midday: 12:27 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 12:28 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday.
- Pick 3, 4 and 5 Evening: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
- Cash4Life: 9 p.m. ET daily.
- Cash Pop: 9 a.m., 1 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. daily.
- Bonus Match 5: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
- MultiMatch: 7:56 p.m. Monday and Thursday.
- Powerball Double Play: 11 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
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Maryland governor celebrates Juneteenth in historically-Black Montgomery County community – WTOP News
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore spoke about the difference between liberation and freedom at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival, in one of Montgomery County’s oldest historic Black communities.
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Local leaders in Md. unite for Juneteenth Heritage Festival
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore spoke about the difference between liberation and freedom, in the opening ceremony of the 2026 Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival, in one of Montgomery County’s oldest historic Black communities.
In Cabin John Regional Park, Moore was joined by local dignitaries, including descendants of William Dove, the first formerly enslaved man who purchased 36 acres of farmland in 1880 for $210, located in what is now Potomac.
Moore said that ending slavery was an important moment of liberation, celebrated by Juneteenth, “but liberation is not freedom.”
Even after liberation, Moore said that “the idea of freedom became something that still remained elusive.”
When Dove purchased property in the Scotland community, Moore said that economic empowerment was a step toward freedom.
“The freedom to be able to own more than you owe. A freedom to be able to pass something along to your children besides debt. A freedom to be able to walk freely, knowing that you should be able to feel safe in your own community, in your own neighborhood, and in your own skin,” said Moore.
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