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Maine Black Bears vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Recap - Rutgers Wins 72-60
Denis Badalau scored 19 points leading Rutgers to a 72-60 victory over Maine at Jersey Mike's Arena on Monday.
Tariq Francis had 12 points for Rutgers and Darren Buchanan Jr. chipped in with 10 points. Darren Buchanan Jr. had 5 assists for them, while Dylan Grant was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Maine got 12 points from Isaac Bonilla in a losing cause and another 11 points from Bashir N'Galang. Bashir N'Galang contributed 3 assists for them, while Keelan Steele had 4 rebounds.
Rutgers was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Rutgers had a 33-20 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Rutgers heads into a battle against Lehigh. Maine, meanwhile, will have their next action against Quinnipiac.