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Rutgers Defeats Penn State 59-56 - Recap
Derek Simpson scored 16 points leading Rutgers to a 59-56 victory over Penn State at Bryce Jordan Center on Sunday.
Rutgers was a +4.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Cam Spencer had 13 points for Rutgers and Caleb McConnell chipped in with 12 points. Caleb McConnell had 4 assists for them, while Clifford Omoruyi was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.
Penn State got a 16-point performance from Camren Wynter, who was supported by 11 points from Jalen Pickett. Jalen Pickett had 5 assists in a losing cause for Penn State, while Jalen Pickett grabbed 9 rebounds.
Rutgers was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Rutgers won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 37-36.
Next game, Rutgers takes its act on the road to face Minnesota looking for another win. For Penn State, they head on the road to face Northwestern.