The Maryland Terrapins extended their winning streak to four games after defeating Rutgers, with the score at halftime being Maryland 43, Rutgers 20. The game, which saw Maryland wearing all pink, was highlighted by a dominant second quarter where the Terps opened with a 14-0 run and held Rutgers to just four points, marking their fewest points allowed in a quarter this season. Sellers and McDaniel led the scoring for Maryland with 11 points each. The victory follows a previous win against Rutgers on February 6, where Maryland won 67-59. The game also featured a strong start by Maryland, leading 21-16 at the end of the first quarter. Rutgers struggled offensively, managing their first field goal of the second quarter with less than a minute left.
Starters for @CoachPikiell and @RutgersMBB: Jeremiah Williams, Derek Simpson, Jamichael Davis, Mawot Mag and Cliff Omoruyi. #RHoops #TheKnighthood
Starters for @KevinWillard and @TerrapinHoops: Jahmir Young, DeShawn Harris-Smith, Jordan Geronimo, Donta Scott and Julian Reese. #Terps
Trying a different view for this one. Maryland has a bigger media contingent than usual today, so I’m in the overflow area. There’s more space here, and no obstruction from the BTN cameras, so that’s a plus. Rutgers is wearing its alternate black here. #RHoops #Terps https://t.co/oYBGgRGIpi
Today’s CBB games to watch: SMU (-3.5) at South Florida Maryland at Rutgers (-2.5) Creighton (-2.5) at St. John’s FAU (-1.5) at Memphis Xavier at Marquette (-10.5) Minnesota at Nebraska (-6.5) Picks (53-51): USF
Mawot Mag is back. Aundre Hyatt moves back to the bench. Rutgers' starting lineup against Maryland: Derek Simpson, Jamichael Davis, Jeremiah Williams, Mawot Mag, Cliff Omoruyi.
Hello from the RAC. Mawot Mag is in uniform and warming up. Starters are not out yet, but looks like he'll give it a go today.
ZEBRA ALERT — Today’s officials for Rutgers/Maryland: Paul Szelc, Doug Sirmons and BART Lenox. This is a solid whistle here, and it got @DannyBreslauer’s approval when I notified him of it a half-hour ago. #RHoops #Terps
Day game after a night game. Game #73, a matinee between @RutgersMBB and @TerrapinHoops, and the return of Kevin Willard to New Jersey. A quote book will be posted later. #RHoops #Terps https://t.co/ypqzGYt80F
My preview for Rutgers-Maryland as well as info on the annual @RCourtClub auction following the game. https://t.co/O89BHhx9Ut via @YouTube
End 2Q: Maryland 43, Rutgers 20. Absolute clinic by the Terps that quarter. Opens with 14-0 run. Holds Rutgers to just 4 points, 1 FG (1 for 12). Fewest points allowed in a quarter this season for Maryland. Sellers and McDaniel with 11 pts apiece.
Rutgers gets its first FG of the 2Q with less than a minute to play in the quarter.
And Sellers gets a steal and layup going the other way. Rutgers calls another timeout. 14-0 run in the 2Q. Maryland up 35-16 with 3:39 left before halftime. https://t.co/5VemIg0TBL
End 1Q: Maryland 21, Rutgers 16. 6 different Terps have scored, led by Alexander's 6.
Maryland back in the all pink tonight, hosting Rutgers. Terps started this current 3-game win streak with a 67-59 win at Rutgers on Feb. 6. https://t.co/pUCiYArhVQ