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Northwestern Falls 64-56 Against Rutgers - Game Recap

Rutgers earned a 64-56 victory over Northwestern on Sunday, getting 19 points from Jacob Young at Welsh-Ryan Arena.

Rutgers won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -3.5-point spread as favorites.

Rutgers got 13 points from Ron Harper Jr. and another 12 points from Geo Baker. Paul Mulcahy contributed 5 assists, while Myles Johnson cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.

Northwestern got 15 points from Miller Kopp in a losing cause and another 14 points from Ryan Young. Boo Buie contributed 3 assists for them, while Pete Nance had 9 rebounds.

Rutgers led at halftime, 34-30.

The rebound battle favored Northwestern as they grabbed 28 boards, while Rutgers only had 27

Rutgers heads into a battle against Minnesota. Northwestern, meanwhile, will have their next action against Purdue.