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Recap - Maryland Defeats Rutgers 61-51

Maryland got 18 points from Bruno Fernando as they ran past Rutgers 61-51 on Saturday at Xfinity Center.

Bettors who backed Maryland were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -11.5.

Maryland got 14 points from Anthony Cowan and another 11 points from Kevin Huerter. Anthony Cowan contributed 6 assists, while Bruno Fernando cleaned the glass with 16 rebounds.

Rutgers got 11 points from Eugene Omoruyi in a losing cause and another 9 points from Issa Thiam. Corey Sanders contributed 2 assists for them, while Deshawn Freeman had 10 rebounds.

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

Rutgers had a 31-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Maryland looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Northwestern. Rutgers will aim to get back on the winning track at Ohio State.