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Northwestern Wildcats vs Maryland Terrapins Wrap - Northwestern Wins 67-61

Pete Nance scored 17 points leading Northwestern to a 67-61 victory over Maryland at Xfinity Center on Sunday.

Northwestern won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +5.5-point spread as underdogs.

Boo Buie had 16 points for Northwestern and Chase Audige chipped in with 14 points. Boo Buie had 4 assists for them, while Pete Nance was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.

Maryland got 18 points from Hakim Hart in a losing cause and another 11 points from Fatts Russell. Fatts Russell contributed 5 assists for them, while Donta Scott had 9 rebounds.

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

Northwestern won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 40-38.

Northwestern heads into a battle against NJIT. Maryland, meanwhile, will have their next action against Florida.