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Rutgers Defeats Ohio State 64-61 - Recap

Rutgers grabbed a 64-61 win over Ohio State on Wednesday, behind a 16-point effort from Montez Mathis at Louis Brown Athletic Center.

Rutgers was a +5.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Geo Baker had 15 points for Rutgers and Ron Harper Jr. chipped in with 12 points. Geo Baker had 4 assists for them, while Shaq Carter was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.

Ohio State got 18 points from Kaleb Wesson in a losing cause and another 13 points from Luther Muhammad. C.J. Jackson contributed 4 assists for them, while Kaleb Wesson had 7 rebounds.

Rutgers led at halftime, $HalfScore.

Rutgers won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 31-29.

Rutgers looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Minnesota. Ohio State will aim to get back on the winning track at Iowa.