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Iowa Hawkeyes vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Wrap - Iowa Wins 76-65

Iowa grabbed a 76-65 win over Rutgers on Sunday, behind a 22-point effort from Payton Sandfort at Jersey Mike's Arena.

Iowa won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +5.5-point spread as underdogs.

Kris Murray had 17 points for Iowa and Filip Rebraca chipped in with 16 points. Connor McCaffery had 8 assists for them, while Filip Rebraca was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.

Rutgers got 13 points from Cam Spencer in a losing cause and another 12 points from Caleb McConnell. Caleb McConnell contributed 4 assists for them, while Clifford Omoruyi had 9 rebounds.

Iowa was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Iowa won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 36-35.

Iowa looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Michigan. Rutgers will aim to get back on the winning track at Northwestern.