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Syracuse Orange vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Recap - Rutgers Wins 79-69
Ron Harper Jr. went off for 26 points and added 7 rebounds leading Rutgers over Syracuse, 79-69, on Tuesday at Rutgers Athletic Center.
Rutgers won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -5.0-point spread as favorites.
Rutgers got 19 points from Montez Mathis and another 18 points from Jacob Young. Jacob Young contributed 10 assists, while Myles Johnson cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
Syracuse got a 20-point performance from Alan Griffin, who was supported by 18 points from Quincy Guerrier. Kadary Richmond had 7 assists in a losing cause for Syracuse, while Alan Griffin grabbed 8 rebounds.
Rutgers led at halftime, $HalfScore.
The rebound battle favored Rutgers as they grabbed 40 boards, while Syracuse only had 24
Rutgers heads into a battle against Maryland. Syracuse, meanwhile, will have their next action against Boston College.