Rutgers Scarlet Knights 69, Maryland Terrapins 65
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-01 · Winner: Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Rutgers Scarlet Knights defeated Maryland Terrapins 69–65 on 2026-03-01 in NCAA Men's play, a 4-point result. A 13-0 home team run ending at H2 13:49 swung win probability 2% → 33%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Maryland Terrapins lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers Scarlet Knights | 39 | 30 | 69 |
| Maryland Terrapins | 20 | 45 | 65 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 13-0 home team run ending at H2 13:49 swung win probability 2% → 33%.
Why Maryland Terrapins lost
- Lost H1 20-39 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Lost the turnover battle 19-6.
- Outscored 19-11 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland Terrapins | 13–0 | H2 13:49 | 2% → 33% |