Since dropping two straight games to No. 7 Michigan and No. 22 Ohio State, No. 17 Maryland bounced back for its second of two convincing wins. After returning from Columbus, The Terps defeated Northwestern by 28 points and Rutgers by 17.
Though there were some nervy moments in the match — the visitors outscored the hosts 17-11 in the second frame — Maryland held Rutgers at bay for all but 36 seconds of the game. A point of emphasis for the Terps after a rough stretch in league play was prioritizing starting strong, and the team did just that.