Maryland beats struggling Rutgers in Big Ten matchup, snapping a losing streak.

Maryland, riding a two-game win streak after a rough Big Ten start, hosts struggling Rutgers in a conference matchup. The Terrapins (10-14, 3-10), under first-year coach Buzz Williams, snapped a 10-loss stretch with wins over Minnesota and Iowa, highlighted by freshman Andre Mills’ 24-point career high. Williams apologized for the team’s performance, citing poor decisions and evaluations, while downplaying injuries. David “Diggy” Coit leads Maryland with 15.3 points per game. Rutgers (9-15, 2-11), on a seven-game losing streak—the longest since 2018—is on track for its worst season since coach Steve Pikiell took over in 2016. The Scarlet Knights, idle after a loss to Nebraska, are led by Tariq Francis, averaging 16.5 points. Pikiell acknowledged past issues with recruiting and name, image, and likeness efforts but emphasized the need for improvement and wins.