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Maryland Basketball Home Court Streak Shattered?
6 Mar
Summary
- Maryland could lose at home for the first time in 24 years.
- The team risks its first losing home record since 1988-89.
- Attendance has fallen to its lowest since the arena opened.
Maryland's storied home-court advantage at the Xfinity Center, established in 2002, is on the verge of a significant historical shift. The Terrapins are facing the real possibility of a losing home record this season, a situation not encountered in the venue's 24-year history. If they lose their regular-season finale, it will mark the first time since the 1988-89 season at the old Cole Fieldhouse that Maryland has finished with a sub-.500 record at home.
This potential decline is compounded by a significant drop in attendance. Averaging 12,689 tickets sold per game, the Terps are seeing their lowest attendance figures since moving into the Xfinity Center. Empty seats have become a common sight, reflecting a challenging year for the team under Head Coach Buzz Williams. The program has already set a record for most conference losses and doubled its number of 30+ point losses this century.
Reversing this trajectory will require a multifaceted approach. This includes strong coaching from Williams, the development of five-star recruit Baba Oladotun and his class, potential contributions from Pharrel Payne, and successful transfer portal acquisitions. External financial pressures on Maryland Athletics also loom, potentially impacting future program rebuilds, particularly in football, if bowl game eligibility is missed again.
