Rutgers Scarlet Knights Outpace Maryland Terrapins with Second-Half Surge

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights secured a 68-57 victory over the Maryland Terrapins at Jersey Mike's Arena, improving their record to 1-0. The Terps fell to 0-1 after the game. The first half ended in a tie at 27-27, but the Knights pulled ahead in the second half by scoring an impressive 41 points compared to Maryland's 30.

First Half

The opening half was tightly contested, with both teams exchanging leads multiple times. Rutgers' defense was solid, allowing only a field goal percentage of 33 percent from the Terps. Dylan Grant contributed significantly on both ends of the court for Rutgers, showcasing his defensive prowess with crucial rebounds and blocks.

Second Half

In the second half, Rutgers turned up their offensive intensity. Their field goal percentage improved to an efficient 42 percent overall. Harun Zrno led this charge by hitting key shots that helped extend their lead. The Scarlet Knights' bench also made a notable impact by adding vital points when needed.

Key Performances

Tariq Francis stood out for Rutgers with his all-around performance, scoring consistently and providing four assists that kept their offense fluid throughout the game. On defense, Emmanuel Ogbole was instrumental in controlling rebounds against Maryland's attempts inside the paint.

On Maryland’s side, they struggled offensively despite having more total rebounds than Rutgers (41 compared to Rutgers' 38). Their free throw shooting woes were evident as they converted only six out of thirteen attempts for just under fifty percent accuracy.

Final Thoughts

The game concluded with "Rutgers Scarlet Knights post-match stats" highlighting their superior efficiency and teamwork on both ends of the floor as pivotal factors in securing this win over Maryland Terrapins.

Looking ahead, fans can catch "Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Penn State Nittany Lions" on February 18th at Bryce Jordan Center in University Park at 6:00 PM EDT broadcasted live on BTN network.

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