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Iowa Downs Rutgers 86-77 - Match Report
Iowa got 24 points from Payton Sandfort en route to a 86-77 victory over Rutgers on Saturday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
Iowa was a -6.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Iowa got 19 points from Ben Krikke and another 15 points from Owen Freeman. Josh Dix contributed 4 assists, while Ben Krikke cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Rutgers got 24 points from Mawot Mag in a losing cause and another 14 points from Austin Williams. Jamichael Davis contributed 3 assists for them, while Mawot Mag had 10 rebounds.
Iowa was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Rutgers won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 44-33.
Iowa heads into a battle against Nebraska. Rutgers, meanwhile, will have their next action against Indiana.