Francis made 12 of 13 free throws while Rutgers went 19 of 24 from the line in the win. The Scarlet Knights built a 42-34 lead early in the second half before Maryland cut the deficit to five points late in the game. Rutgers (10-15, 3-11 Big Ten) moved out of the conference cellar with the victory.
Solomon Washington had 11 points and 14 rebounds for Maryland (10-15, 3-11), which had won two in a row previously. Darius Adams scored 13 points and David Coit added 12 for the Terrapins.