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Rutgers Downs Purdue 70-63 - Match Report
Rutgers earned a 70-63 victory over Purdue on Tuesday, getting 16 points from Caleb McConnell at Louis Brown Athletic Center.
Rutgers won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -3.0-point spread as favorites.
Rutgers got 10 points from Ron Harper Jr. and another 10 points from Akwasi Yeboah. Ron Harper Jr. contributed 2 assists, while Myles Johnson cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Purdue got 19 points from Jahaad Proctor in a losing cause and another 17 points from Trevion Williams. Jahaad Proctor contributed 4 assists for them, while Trevion Williams had 13 rebounds.
Rutgers was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Purdue won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 31-27.
Rutgers heads into a battle against Michigan. Purdue, meanwhile, will have their next action against Northwestern.