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March Madness - Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Clemson Tigers Recap - Rutgers Wins 60-56
Rutgers grabbed a 60-56 win over Clemson on Friday, behind a 13-point effort from Caleb McConnell at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
Bettors who backed Rutgers were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -2.5 at sportsbooks.
Rutgers got 13 points from Jacob Young and another 13 points from Geo Baker. Paul Mulcahy contributed 4 assists, while Caleb McConnell cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Clemson got 15 points from Aamir Simms in a losing cause and another 14 points from Clyde Trapp. Aamir Simms contributed 3 assists for them, while Aamir Simms had 11 rebounds.
Rutgers trailed at halftime, $HalfScore.
Rutgers won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 36-26.