Maryland has a solid club that features one of the top frontcourts in the country and a reliable playmaker in Anthony Cowan. But the Terrapins could be in a letdown spot Friday following a tough homestand in which they eeked out wins against Indiana and Wisconsin. We're counting on a motivation edge from the Buckeyes, who have lost three straight and desperately need a win to stand any chance of getting back in the Big Ten title race. They lost a hard-fought battle with Michigan State the last time they were on their home floor.