Maryland Men’s Basketball Dominates Indiana 82-67 at XFINITY Center

Maryland’s men’s basketball team delivered a comprehensive performance at the XFINITY Center in College Park on January 5, 2026, beating Indiana 82-67 and reasserting control as conference play deepens. Junior guard Oluchi Okananwa scored a career-high 34 points while also tending the opponent’s top scorer, creating a two-way impact that the Testudo Times flagged as central to the Terps’ success. Complementing that offensive outburst, forward Isimenme Ozzy-Momodu produced a double-double that included 15 rebounds, helping Maryland win the battle of possession.

The Terps’ defense created a decisive advantage. Maryland forced multiple turnovers, generating extra possessions that fueled scoring runs and kept Indiana off balance for long stretches. Those extra possessions, paired with Okananwa’s efficient scoring and Ozzy-Momodu’s control of the glass, translated into a 15-point margin and a stronger floor for the program as it moves further into Big Ten play.

For Prince George’s County, the game mattered on and off the court. The XFINITY Center, located in College Park, is a regional hub for home games; a rebound win against a marquee conference opponent tends to boost local economic activity through concessions, nearby restaurants and campus-area foot traffic. The timing also amplified community engagement: the program held ceremonies recognizing the 20th anniversary of Maryland’s 2006 championship at the same game, drawing alumni and long-time fans and reinforcing civic ties between the team and county residents.

On a team level, the performance delivered tangible indicators coaches and analysts watch closely. A 34-point night from a junior carrying defensive responsibilities signals the emergence of a primary scorer who can also anchor perimeter defense. A 15-rebound effort in the same game underscores interior stability and limits opponents’ second-chance opportunities. Together, those elements are the core of sustainable success over a long conference grind: consistent rebounding, turnover creation and high-leverage two-way play.

Looking ahead, the victory should help preserve recruiting momentum and fan interest as the season progresses. For local supporters in Prince George’s County, the win is a reminder that strong home-court performances at the XFINITY Center can produce both immediate excitement and longer-term benefits for the program and the local economy.