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Nebraska Downs Rutgers 72-51 - Match Report
Rutgers was run off the court by Nebraska on Monday as they blasted them 72-51 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Bettors who backed Nebraska were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +8.0 at sportsbooks.
Nebraska got 25 points from Lat Mayen and another 14 points from Derrick Walker. Trey McGowens contributed 5 assists, while Thorir Thorbjarnarson cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Rutgers got a 12-point performance from Jacob Young, who was supported by 10 points from Ron Harper Jr.. Jacob Young had 2 assists in a losing cause for Rutgers, while Clifford Omoruyi grabbed 8 rebounds.
Nebraska led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Nebraska had a 37-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Nebraska takes its act on the road to face Iowa looking for another win. For Rutgers, they head on the road to face Minnesota.