Maryland men's basketball team faced a disappointing opening weekend, suffering two consecutive losses to mid-major teams in Asheville. Despite preseason predictions placing them in the top 25 and as one of the top three teams in the Big Ten, the Terps now find themselves with a 1-2 record. The losses to UAB and Davidson have raised concerns about Maryland's potential performance this season.

On the latest edition of the CBS Sports "Eye on College Basketball" podcast, analysts Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander discussed the winners and losers from the opening weekend of the season. Maryland was deemed the biggest loser, having gone 0-2 in Asheville. Norlander mentioned that the Terps struggled with their three-point shooting and acknowledged the impressive performance by UAB's Eric Gaines, who scored 20 points. Despite the disappointing weekend, Maryland's upcoming challenge is a tough one, as they face ranked Villanova in the Gavitt Games this Friday.

This poor start marks the first 1-2 start for Maryland in a decade. The Terps haven't had a 1-3 start since the 2000-2001 season, which interestingly saw them make it to the Final Four and secure a three-seed after finishing third in the ACC. The team was initially expected to have a successful season, being ranked as a preseason top 25 team.

Maryland's losses to Davidson and UAB will undoubtedly have an impact on their overall resume. The severity of these defeats will depend on the performance of both teams throughout the season. The Terps will need to make significant improvements in order to become the competitive team they aspire to be.

Maryland head coach Kevin Willard addressed his team's struggles following the loss to UAB. He highlighted the need for players to get more comfortable on the court and expressed concern about the small lineup that has affected their performance in consecutive games. Willard acknowledged that adapting to certain situations will be a work in progress for the team.

The road ahead doesn't look any easier for Maryland, as they prepare for a tough matchup against the highly-ranked Villanova, who will undoubtedly look to capitalize on the Terps' recent struggles. It will be a crucial test for Maryland to bounce back and prove their capabilities against formidable opposition.

As the season progresses, Maryland will have to regroup, address their weaknesses, and strive to regain their preseason form. With a challenging schedule ahead, the Terps will need to quickly find their footing if they hope to live up to the preseason expectations and secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

Only time will tell if Maryland can turn their season around and overcome the setbacks of this opening weekend to emerge as a competitive force in college basketball.