But the Americans responded with a 20-5 run over the next seven minutes to break the game wide open.
Maryland responded with a 6-0 run and kept pouring it on throughout the half.
The Liberty responded with a 10-0 run in the final two minutes to seal the victory.
The Huskies responded with a 13-4 run for a 10-point lead.
Rutgers (3-1) responded with a 14-2 run over the next four minutes.
The Cougars responded with a 16-4 run of their own.
They responded with an 11-3 run of their own, and cut the lead to five points late in the third quarter.
Georgia later responded with a 13-4 run, but could not take, the lead.
The Red Storm responded with an 8-0 run and never was caught.
Fairfield responded with a 12-0 run over the next four minutes to take a 20-19 lead.