Rutgers 69, at Maryland 65

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (Interstat) — In a game defined by a stunningly lopsided first half and a furious second-half rally that fell just short, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights held off the Maryland Terrapins 69-65 in a Big Ten Conference men’s basketball game Sunday at Xfinity Center. Rutgers, the visiting team, built a commanding 19-point halftime lead by stifling Maryland’s offense, then withstood a relentless 45-point second-half surge from the Terrapins to secure the road victory. The win improved Rutgers to 12-17 overall, while Maryland dropped to 10-18. The most critical phase of the contest was its opening 20 minutes. Rutgers… Read more...