ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Northwestern Defeats Rutgers 65-53
Northwestern got 16 points from Brooks Barnhizer as they ran past Rutgers 65-53 on Sunday at Jersey Mike's Arena.
Northwestern won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +5.0-point spread as underdogs.
Northwestern got 14 points from Boo Buie and another 12 points from Ty Berry. Chase Audige contributed 3 assists, while Brooks Barnhizer cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Rutgers got a 14-point performance from Clifford Omoruyi, who was supported by 12 points from Derek Simpson. Paul Mulcahy had 4 assists in a losing cause for Rutgers, while Caleb McConnell grabbed 8 rebounds.
Northwestern led at halftime, 25-22.
Northwestern had a 39-30 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.