ncaab Game Recap
Merrimack Warriors vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Wrap - Rutgers Wins 48-35
Rutgers grabbed a 48-35 win over Merrimack on Saturday, behind a 13-point effort from Ron Harper Jr. at Jersey Mike's Arena.
Clifford Omoruyi had 11 points for Rutgers and Jaden Jones chipped in with 9 points. Geo Baker had 6 assists for them, while Clifford Omoruyi was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.
Merrimack got a 12-point performance from Mikey Watkins, who was supported by 9 points from Jordan Minor. Mikey Watkins had 3 assists in a losing cause for Merrimack, while Jordan Minor grabbed 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Merrimack were victorious, as the score was 23-17 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Rutgers as they grabbed 46 boards, while Merrimack only had 29
Rutgers heads into a battle against NJIT. Merrimack, meanwhile, will have their next action against Army.