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Rutgers Defeats Niagara 86-39 - Recap

Rutgers cruised to victory on Sunday, running Niagara out of the gym and running up a 86-39 score at Louis Brown Athletic Center.

Rutgers was a -21.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Geo Baker had 22 points for Rutgers and Akwasi Yeboah chipped in with 14 points. Paul Mulcahy had 6 assists for them, while Ron Harper Jr. was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.

Niagara got 8 points from Justin Roberts in a losing cause and another 7 points from Marcus Hammond. Shandon Brown contributed 3 assists for them, while Justin Roberts had 3 rebounds.

Rutgers led at halftime, $HalfScore.

Rutgers had a 35-21 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Rutgers looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Drexel. Niagara will aim to get back on the winning track at Stephen F. Austin.