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Big Ten Tournament - Michigan Falls 62-50 to Rutgers - Recap

Rutgers got 18 points from Cam Spencer as they ran past Michigan 62-50 on Thursday at United Center.

Bettors who backed Rutgers were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +2.5 at sportsbooks.

Derek Simpson had 13 points for Rutgers and Paul Mulcahy chipped in with 8 points. Paul Mulcahy had 5 assists for them, while Caleb McConnell was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.

Michigan got 24 points from Hunter Dickinson in a losing cause and another 9 points from Kobe Bufkin. Kobe Bufkin contributed 5 assists for them, while Hunter Dickinson had 7 rebounds.

Rutgers trailed at halftime, $HalfScore.

Rutgers won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 34-27.