Maryland basketball started 2019 with a thrilling win over No. 24 Nebraska, and will look to keep the momentum going as it travels up the East Coast to visit Rutgers on Saturday.
The Terps’ victory Wednesday moved them to 2-1 in Big Ten play and 11-3 overall. The win was Maryland’s first over a ranked opponent in nearly three years, and it came in thrilling fashion. Jalen Smith hit three go-ahead buckets in the final minutes, including the winning floater with 3.8 seconds left. Bruno Fernando dominated with 18 points and 17 rebounds, while Anthony Cowan Jr.