ncaab Game Recap
Rutgers vs Nebraska Final: 63-61 - Recap
Rutgers got 14 points from Geo Baker en route to a 63-61 victory over Nebraska on Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Rutgers won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -3.0-point spread.
Mawot Mag had 13 points for Rutgers and Paul Mulcahy chipped in with 10 points. Geo Baker had 4 assists for them, while Clifford Omoruyi was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Nebraska got a 29-point performance from Bryce McGowens, who was supported by 11 points from Trey McGowens. Lat Mayen had 3 assists in a losing cause for Nebraska, while Lat Mayen grabbed 8 rebounds.
Rutgers was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Nebraska won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 40-36.
Rutgers heads into a battle against Northwestern. Nebraska, meanwhile, will have their next action against Michigan.