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Rutgers Holds Off Maryland After Blowing 20-Point Lead
Tariq Francis scores 19 points as Rutgers edges Maryland 69-65 to sweep season series
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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Rutgers built a 20-point lead in the first half but had to hold off a furious Maryland comeback to defeat the Terrapins 69-65 on Sunday. Tariq Francis led Rutgers with 19 points as the Scarlet Knights swept the season series between the two Big Ten rivals.
Why it matters
This was an important Big Ten matchup between two teams fighting for position in the conference standings. Rutgers' ability to withstand Maryland's second-half surge and pull out the victory could be a confidence-boosting win as the teams head towards the postseason.
The details
Rutgers jumped out to a 20-point lead in the first half, but Maryland stormed back in the second half to make it a close game down the stretch. The Terrapins cut the deficit to just four points late, but Rutgers was able to hold on for the 69-65 victory.
- The game was played on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
The players
Tariq Francis
The leading scorer for Rutgers, pouring in 19 points in the victory.
The takeaway
Rutgers showed its resilience by withstanding Maryland's comeback attempt and securing the season sweep. This could be an important win for the Scarlet Knights as they look to build momentum heading into the postseason.
