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Rutgers Falls 77-65 to Michigan State - Recap

Michigan State got 23 points from Cassius Winston as they ran past Rutgers 77-65 on Sunday at Jack Breslin Student Events Center.

Michigan State won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -14.5-point spread.

Gabe Brown had 14 points for Michigan State and Xavier Tillman chipped in with 14 points. Cassius Winston had 7 assists for them, while Xavier Tillman was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.

Rutgers got a 17-point performance from Akwasi Yeboah, who was supported by 12 points from Jacob Young. Geo Baker had 5 assists in a losing cause for Rutgers, while Montez Mathis grabbed 5 rebounds.

Michigan State led at halftime, $HalfScore.

Michigan State had a 33-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, Michigan State takes its act on the road to face Oakland looking for another win. For Rutgers, they head home to face Wisconsin.