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Francis leads Rutgers against Maine after 20-point performance

Maine Black Bears (0-2) at Rutgers Scarlet Knights (1-0)

Piscataway, New Jersey; Monday, 6:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Rutgers hosts Maine after Tariq Francis scored 20 points in Rutgers’ 81-53 victory against the Rider Broncs.

Rutgers finished 15-17 overall with an 11-4 record at home during the 2024-25 season. The Scarlet Knights gave up 77.6 points per game while committing 17.3 fouls last season.

Maine finished 12-7 in America East play and 8-11 on the road last season. The Black Bears averaged 9.0 steals, 3.6 blocks and 9.8 turnovers per game last season.

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