We already knew the Syracuse men's basketball opponent (the Wisconsin Badgers) in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. Today, the women's matchups were announced, and the Orange women will be facing off with the Maryland Terrapins.
Like the men's game vs. the Badgers, the SU women's game will also take place on December 2. The Orange will visit the Terrapins at College Park, Md.'s XFINITY Center. Syracuse has never beaten Maryland in four all-time meetings, but are 1-1 in their two previous Big Ten/ACC Challenge matchups.
As we know, 2014-15 was a banner year for the Syracuse women, who went 22-10 (11-5) and recorded a first-round NCAA Tournament victory before losing to top-seeded South Carolina in the second. Maryland, on the other hand, is coming off its second straight Final Four appearance, and has not lost a home game since January 27, 2014. Needless to say, it will be a tough test for the Orange women. But one the now-thriving program should be up for as they continue to grow into national relevance.
Full matchups for the Big Ten-ACC Women's Basketball Challenge are below. Viewing details and game times will be announced at a later date.
Wednesday, Dec. 2
Illinois at Miami
Georgia Tech at Indiana
Iowa at Virginia
Syracuse at Maryland
Northwestern at North Carolina
Ohio State at Notre Dame
Wisconsin at Wake Forest
Thursday, Dec. 3
Pittsburgh at Michigan
Louisville at Michigan State
Minnesota at Duke
North Carolina State at Nebraska
Virginia Tech at Penn State
Boston College at Purdue
Rutgers at Florida State