WVU (19-14) opened up as a slight favorite over the Terrapins (21-12), even though Maryland is the higher seed.
The Mountaineers played a significantly harder schedule (No. 7 vs. No. 49),
Are seven spots higher in the NET Rankings (No. 24 vs. No. 31)
Have more games and more wins in Quad 1 (6-13 vs. 3-10).
WVU was 3-8 on the road and 3-2 in neutral-site games. Maryland was 2-9 and 3-2. About only numbers that have Terps even.
Tougher schedule + toughest conference in America gives WVU the edge.
On paper. By the numbers.
Trample the Terps!
The Mountaineers played a significantly harder schedule (No. 7 vs. No. 49),
Are seven spots higher in the NET Rankings (No. 24 vs. No. 31)
Have more games and more wins in Quad 1 (6-13 vs. 3-10).
WVU was 3-8 on the road and 3-2 in neutral-site games. Maryland was 2-9 and 3-2. About only numbers that have Terps even.
Tougher schedule + toughest conference in America gives WVU the edge.
On paper. By the numbers.
Trample the Terps!