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Terps Announce 2016-17 Non-Conference Schedule

COLLEGE PARK, Md. – The Maryland men's basketball team announced its 2016-17 non-conference schedule. The slate features home tilts against Pittsburgh and Oklahoma State in addition to a road test at Georgetown and a trip to the Barclay's Classic in Brooklyn.

Maryland begins competition with an exhibition on Nov. 5 against Catawba College before welcoming local foe American University on Nov. 11 in the Terps' home opener at XFINITY.

 

Maryland finished the 2015-16 season ranked No. 18 in the Associated Press and No. 12 in the USA Today/ESPN Coaches poll with a 27-9 overall record, marking the first time in program history the Terps have put together back-to-back 27-plus win seasons. Maryland also advanced to the Sweet Sixteen for the first time since 2003.

Game times and television broadcast designations will be announced at a later date. Season tickets will go on sale on July 6.

2016-17 Non-Conference Schedule

Sat., Nov. 5                          Catawba College

Fri., Nov. 11                         American University

Tue., Nov. 15                       at Georgetown

Thurs., Nov. 17                  St. Mary's College of Maryland

Sun., Nov. 20                      Towson

Tues., Nov. 22                    Stony Brook

Fri., Nov. 25                         vs. Richmond (Barclays Classic)

Sat.., Nov. 26                       vs. Boston College/Kansas State (Barclays Classic)

Tues., Nov. 29                    Pittsburgh

Sat., Dec. 3                           Oklahoma State

Wed., Dec. 7                        Howard

Sat., Dec. 10                        Saint Peter's

Mon., Dec. 12                      Jacksonville State

Tues., Dec. 20                     vs. Charlotte (at Royal Farms Arena)

 

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