ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Northwestern Defeats Rutgers 65-57
Northwestern got 17 points from Dererk Pardon en route to a 65-57 victory over Rutgers on Friday at Louis Brown Athletic Center.
Northwestern won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -1.5-point spread as favorites.
Northwestern got 14 points from Ryan Taylor and another 9 points from Anthony Gaines. Vic Law contributed 5 assists, while Vic Law cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Rutgers got a 16-point performance from Montez Mathis, who was supported by 12 points from Geo Baker. Geo Baker had 4 assists in a losing cause for Rutgers, while Shaq Carter grabbed 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Northwestern were victorious, as the score was 33-27 at the break.
Rutgers won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-29.
Northwestern looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Indiana. Rutgers will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Nebraska.