It was a shocking turn of events. Rutgers dominated the first half, leading 42-33 at the break thanks to 12 assists on 17 buckets. With Harper and Bailey sidelined by two fouls apiece, the ball movement, spacing and screening were superb and the Scarlet Knights capitalized by drilling 8-of-14 3-pointers.

Rutgers went in disadvantaged inside with 6-10 center Manny Ogbole out for the season with a knee injury, so it fell to 6-10 freshman Lathan Sommerville to deal with Queen much of the afternoon. Sommerville came out of the gate strong, taking advantage of Maryland doubling Bailey and Harper, and wound up with 12 points and nine boards.