No. 8 Maryland Blasts Rutgers 88–41 Behind Season-High 16 Threes
The rout sets up a five-game run against ranked Big Ten opponents.
Overview
- Maryland drained 16 three-pointers, its most in four seasons, with six different players hitting from deep.
- Yarden Garzon went 6-for-6 from beyond the arc and led the Terps with 18 points.
- The Terps seized control with the first nine points, led 22–11 after one, and opened the second quarter on an 11–0 run to build a 44–16 halftime lead.
- Rutgers shot 20% with 11 made field goals and endured a 1-for-12 quarter that included seven turnovers.
- The win moved Maryland to 16–1 (4–1 Big Ten) and dropped Rutgers to 8–8 (0–5), with Maryland hosting No. 19 Ohio State on Sunday.