ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Rutgers Defeats Northwestern 77-73
Geo Baker went off for 25 points and added 6 rebounds leading Rutgers over Northwestern, 77-73, on Sunday at Louis Brown Athletic Center.
Bettors who backed Rutgers were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -10.5.
Rutgers got 13 points from Akwasi Yeboah and another 10 points from Ron Harper Jr.. Geo Baker contributed 5 assists, while Myles Johnson cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Northwestern got 19 points from Boo Buie in a losing cause and another 16 points from Miller Kopp. Pat Spencer contributed 5 assists for them, while Ryan Young had 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Northwestern were victorious, as the score was 38-28 at the break.
Rutgers had a 44-25 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Rutgers heads into a battle against Ohio State. Northwestern, meanwhile, will have their next action against Michigan.