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02/15 13:54 CST Francis, Zrno lead Rutgers in 68-57 victory over Maryland
Francis, Zrno lead Rutgers in 68-57 victory over Maryland
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) --- Tariq Francis scored 21 points, Harun Zrno added 13,
and Rutgers defeated Maryland 68-57 on Sunday, lifting the Scarlet Knights out
of the Big Ten cellar.
Zrno hit three 3-pointers and scored 11 of Rutgers' first 15 second-half points
as the Scarlet Knights built a 42-34 lead through the first seven minutes after
halftime. The lead reached 13 points with 8 1/2 minutes remaining.
Maryland cut the deficit to five points a couple of times and the Terrapins
were still within 60-54 with two minutes left. Rutgers (10-15, 3-11 Big Ten)
then closed it out at the free-throw line with Francis making 6 of 6 and
Jamichael Davis going 2 for 2.
For the game, Francis made 12 of 13 free throws and the Scarlet Knights were 19
of 24.
Solomon Washington had 11 points and 14 rebounds for Maryland (10-15, 3-11),
which had won two in a row. Darius Adams scored 13 points and David Coit had 12.
Rutgers led 18-13 with seven minutes remaining in the first half before
Washington had a layup and a dunk in an 8-2 run that put Maryland on top 21-20
with four minutes left. Rutgers quickly went back ahead and held the lead until
Washington's free throw in the final second made it 27-all going into halftime.
All three of Rutgers' conference wins have come at Jersey Mike's Arena, the
previous two in overtime against Northwestern and Oregon.
Rutgers and Maryland are one win clear of last place in the conference, ahead
of Oregon, Northwestern and Penn State which all have two wins.
Up next
Maryland: at Northwestern on Wednesday.
Rutgers: at Penn State on Wednesday. -__
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