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DePaul Downs Rutgers 73-70 - Match Report
DePaul got 22 points from David Jones as they ran past Rutgers 73-70 on Thursday at Wintrust Arena.
DePaul won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +2.5-point spread as underdogs.
Javon Freeman-Liberty had 19 points for DePaul and Philmon Gebrewhit chipped in with 11 points. Brandon Johnson had 3 assists for them, while Brandon Johnson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.
Rutgers got 19 points from Ron Harper Jr. in a losing cause and another 15 points from Geo Baker. Geo Baker contributed 6 assists for them, while Ron Harper Jr. had 11 rebounds.
DePaul led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Rutgers won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 36-34.
DePaul looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Western Illinois. Rutgers will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Lafayette.