Ayala, Russell backcourt dooms Rutgers in Maryland win
Maryland forward Qudus Wahab (33) grabs a rebound against Rutgers guard Paul Mulcahy (4) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J. Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. Maryland won 68-60. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Maryland forward Qudus Wahab (33) grabs a rebound against Rutgers guard Paul Mulcahy (4) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J. Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. Maryland won 68-60. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Jan. 25, 2022 10:29 PM EST
Maryland guard Eric Ayala (5) reacts after scoring a 3-point shot against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J. Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. Maryland won 68-60. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Maryland guard Eric Ayala (5) reacts after scoring a 3-point shot against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J. Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. Maryland won 68-60. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Jan. 25, 2022 10:29 PM EST
The Maryland bench reacts after a 3-point shot was scored against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. Maryland won 68-60. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

The Maryland bench reacts after a 3-point shot was scored against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. Maryland won 68-60. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Jan. 25, 2022 10:30 PM EST
Maryland guard Eric Ayala (5) drives to the basket against Rutgers center Clifford Omoruyi (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. Maryland won 68-60. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Maryland guard Eric Ayala (5) drives to the basket against Rutgers center Clifford Omoruyi (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. Maryland won 68-60. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Jan. 25, 2022 10:30 PM EST
Rutgers forward Ron Harper Jr. (24) dunks over Maryland forward Qudus Wahab (33) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J. Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. Maryland won 68-60. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Rutgers forward Ron Harper Jr. (24) dunks over Maryland forward Qudus Wahab (33) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J. Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. Maryland won 68-60. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Jan. 25, 2022 10:28 PM EST
Rutgers forward Ron Harper Jr. (24) drives to the basket against Maryland forward Qudus Wahab during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. Maryland won 68-60. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Rutgers forward Ron Harper Jr. (24) drives to the basket against Maryland forward Qudus Wahab during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. Maryland won 68-60. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Jan. 25, 2022 10:29 PM EST
Maryland forward Donta Scott (24) shoots over Rutgers forward Ron Harper Jr. during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Maryland forward Donta Scott (24) shoots over Rutgers forward Ron Harper Jr. during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Jan. 25, 2022 09:07 PM EST
Maryland forward Donta Scott (24) looks to pass as Rutgers forward Ron Harper Jr. (24) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Maryland forward Donta Scott (24) looks to pass as Rutgers forward Ron Harper Jr. (24) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Jan. 25, 2022 09:06 PM EST
Rutgers forward Ron Harper Jr. (24) drives to the basket against Maryland forward Qudus Wahab (33) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. Maryland won 68-60. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Rutgers forward Ron Harper Jr. (24) drives to the basket against Maryland forward Qudus Wahab (33) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. Maryland won 68-60. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Jan. 25, 2022 10:30 PM EST
Maryland guard Hakim Hart (13) defends as Rutgers forward Ron Harper Jr. (24) passes the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Maryland guard Hakim Hart (13) defends as Rutgers forward Ron Harper Jr. (24) passes the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Jan. 25, 2022 09:07 PM EST