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Recap - Maryland Defeats Nebraska 60-45

Maryland grabbed a 60-45 win over Nebraska on Wednesday, behind a 18-point effort from Jalen Smith at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Maryland won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +3.0-point spread as underdogs.

Maryland got 13 points from Bruno Fernando and another 8 points from Eric Ayala. Anthony Cowan contributed 4 assists, while Bruno Fernando cleaned the glass with 19 rebounds.

Nebraska got a 20-point performance from Isaiah Roby, who was supported by 12 points from James Palmer. James Palmer had 3 assists in a losing cause for Nebraska, while Isaiah Roby grabbed 14 rebounds.

Maryland was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Maryland had a 53-38 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Maryland heads into a battle against Purdue. Nebraska, meanwhile, will have their next action against Purdue.