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Recap - Rutgers Defeats UMass 82-57

Rutgers blew out UMass on Friday, running up the score in a 82-57 win at Louis Brown Athletic Center.

Rutgers won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -9.5-point spread as favorites.

Geo Baker had 17 points for Rutgers and Ron Harper Jr. chipped in with 15 points. Geo Baker had 4 assists for them, while Myles Johnson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.

UMass got a 19-point performance from T.J. Weeks, who was supported by 16 points from Sy Chatman. Sean East II had 6 assists in a losing cause for UMass, while Tre Mitchell grabbed 9 rebounds.

Rutgers led at halftime, $HalfScore.

Rutgers won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 37-29.

Rutgers looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Pittsburgh. UMass will aim to get back on the winning track vs. South Carolina.