Maryland takes on Alcorn State after Payne's 20-point outing

Alcorn State Braves (0-4) at Maryland Terrapins (1-2)

College Park, Maryland; Monday, 6 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Maryland takes on Alcorn State after Pharrel Payne scored 20 points in Maryland's 87-83 loss to the Virginia Cavaliers.

Maryland finished 12-21 overall with a 7-8 record at home during the 2025-26 season. The Terrapins averaged 4.8 steals, 2.9 blocks and 11.6 turnovers per game last season.

Alcorn State finished 9-23 overall a season ago while going 2-18 on the road. The Braves averaged 66.9 points per game last season, 30.4 in the paint, 12.9 off of turnovers and 9.9 on fast breaks.

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