Overview

• Maryland, a No. 4 seed, enters the game ranked 11th in KenPom with the nation's sixth-best defense.
• Colorado State, a No. 12 seed, is riding an 11-game winning streak, including an upset over Memphis in the first round.
• The matchup will take place at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington, at 7:10 p.m. ET, broadcast on TBS.
• Maryland is favored by 7.5 to 8.5 points, with analysts highlighting their defensive strength as a key factor.
• The winner will advance to the Sweet 16 in the West Region, continuing the unpredictability of March Madness.