PISCATAWAY, N.J. — The Rutgers women's basketball team (7-18, 1-11 B1G) outscored Maryland (13-10, 5-7 B1G), 18-13 in the fourth quarter to erase an 18-point deficit, but were not able to complete their comeback. The Scarlet Knights fell to the Terrapins, 67-59, on Tuesday night at Jersey Mike's Arena its Black Excellence game Maryland. 

Destiny Adams led the scoring charge for the eighth time this season with 22 points. The junior was strong on both ends of the court in her performance, recording eight rebounds, four steals, and two blocks. 

Lisa Thompson was the other Scarlet Knight in double figures scoring with 11 points on 5-of-7 (71 percent) from the field.  

Jillian Huerter provided a huge spark for RU in the fourth quarter, recording all nine of her points in the final frame.  

How it Happened 

• Scoring was limited to start the night, with each team recording just two points in the first three minutes of the game. 
• Maryland broke the tie at the 6:42 mark with four-straight points. Thompson responded with a field goal, making the score 6-2, Maryland, heading into the game's first media timeout.  
• Following the break, Adams and Thompson combined for five points to help RU take a 9-8 edge in the contest.  
• Adams added an additional two free throws, before the Terrapins went on an 8-0 run to jump back in front, 16-11, forcing a Rutgers timeout.  
• UMD held its five-point edge heading into the second quarter. 
• Mya Petticord opened the second frame with a three-pointer to put RU back within three. The Terrapins responded immediately with an 8-2 run, holding a 24-15 lead with seven to go in the half.  
• Petticord continued to find answers for Rutgers, draining a jumper to cut into the deficit. The team built off Petticord's momentum with Chyna Cornwell and Thompson adding on a combined five points. The Scarlet Knights were down just four entering another media break.  
• Out of the timeout, Adams used a layup to put her team within two, but Maryland continued to hold its edge. The Terrapins closed the half on a 11-4 run to take a 37-28 into the locker room. 
• Maryland began the third quarter with a 7-0 run to push its lead out to 16. Adams used a free throw to end the stretch, but the Terrapins continued to add on to their lead, draining a three on the next possession. 
• Adams continued to provide answers, recording an additional five points for RU, but UMD was still up, 51-34, at a 4:03 media timeout.  
• Kassondra Brown and Erica Lafayette added their first baskets of the night following the break. Adams then added to the scoring stretch with a layup, putting the Scarlet Knights within 10, but the Terrapins ended the third with three-straight points.  
• Maryland looked to pull away at the start of the fourth, but three three-pointers from Jillian Huerter kept Rutgers within striking distance. The Scarlet Knights faced a 10-point deficit with four minutes to play.  
• The Scarlet Knights continued to climb back into the game as Brown (4), Thompson (2), and Adams (1) helped decrease RU's deficit to just three with 1:41 to play. 
• UMD closed the contest with five consecutive free throws in the game's closing minute to take the win, 67-59. 

Knights Notes 

• Adams ended the night with 22 points to pace both teams. She has now reached 20+ points in six contests this campaign, including two of the last three. The junior has also recorded double-digit points in the past 10 contests, 10+ points 20 times this season and led the team in scoring on eight occasions.    
• Thompson recorded the seventh double-digit scoring performance of her freshman campaign, recording 11 points.   
• Lafayette grabbed six rebounds in the game, a new season-high and just one shy of her career best.  
• With five dimes on Tuesday, Bates has now recorded five or more assists in six of the team's last eight games. The sophomore leads the team with 74 helpers this season. 
• The Scarlet Knights' 14 assists marks the 17th time they have recorded 10+ helpers this campaign. 
• Rutgers outscored Maryland, 18-13, in the fourth quarter. 
• The Scarlet Knights recorded more blocks (5-1), assists (14-13), and defensive rebounds (25-23) than the Terrapins. 

Next Up 

Rutgers will be back on the road for a rematch against Michigan on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 2 p.m.  

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