Dylan Harper led Rutgers with 20 points, marking his 16th game this season with over 20 points, while freshman Ace Bailey contributed only four points due to illness.

Queen emphasized his focus on winning games rather than worrying about NBA scouts or individual accolades.

On February 9, 2025, No. 18 Maryland secured a 90-81 victory over Rutgers in College Park, Maryland.

Despite trailing by 15 points, Rutgers narrowed the gap to just three with 14 minutes left but ultimately could not complete the comeback.

The Scarlet Knights' freshmen made a significant impact, scoring 30 of the team's 38 first-half points.

Harper and Bailey are projected to be high draft picks in the upcoming NBA draft, while Derik Queen's performance has helped Maryland climb into the AP Top 25.

The game attracted nearly 50 NBA scouts, emphasizing the importance of the matchup for standout freshmen Derik Queen, Dylan Harper, and Ace Bailey.

Queen's impressive play, including a remarkable full-court pass, solidifies his candidacy for Big Ten Freshman of the Year honors.

Maryland head coach Kevin Willard noted that Queen finally faced opponents of his own age, which contributed to his standout performance.

Maryland had 13 turnovers, with Queen leading the team with three, while Rutgers recorded nine turnovers, four of which were by Gillespie.

Postgame highlights included Dylan Grant's seven free throws and Lathan Sommerville tying his career high with nine rebounds.

Head coach Steve Pikiell's Rutgers team needs to win six of its remaining seven games to contend for an at-large bid in the NCAA Tournament.