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Rutgers Downs UMass-Lowell 73-65 - Match Report

Clifford Omoruyi scored 22 points and added 15 rebounds for a double-double, leading Rutgers over UMass-Lowell, 73-65, on Saturday at Jersey Mike's Arena.

Derek Simpson had 16 points for Rutgers and Cam Spencer chipped in with 15 points. Derek Simpson had 2 assists for them, while Clifford Omoruyi was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 15 boards.

UMass-Lowell got a 18-point performance from Abdoul Karim Coulibaly, who was supported by 17 points from Max Brooks. Ayinde Hikim had 3 assists in a losing cause for UMass-Lowell, while Max Brooks grabbed 12 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Rutgers were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.

Rutgers had a 40-37 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Rutgers heads into a battle against Temple. UMass-Lowell, meanwhile, will have their next action against Sacred Heart.