VIDEO: Purdue women's basketball coach Katie Gearlds previews Maryland

What can the Boilermakers expect from the Terrapins on Saturday

The Boilermakers begin an important stretch Saturday when they visit Maryland (4:30 p.m., BTN).

After Saturday, Purdue hosts Iowa on Wednesday and has a week off before traveling to Penn State and entertaining Indiana on Jan. 21. This is one of several important stretches the Boilermakers will face throughout the Big Ten season.

Coach Katie Gearlds discussed the Terrapins and other subjects during Friday’s media availability.