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Rutgers vs Merrimack Final: 74-63 - Recap
Rutgers got 23 points and 10 rebounds from Ace Bailey en route to a 74-63 victory over Merrimack on Wednesday at Jersey Mike's Arena.
Rutgers did not, however, defeat Merrimack against the spread, which closed at -19.5 at most sportsbooks.
Rutgers got 14 points from Dylan Harper and another 9 points from Lathan Sommerville. Dylan Harper contributed 6 assists, while Ace Bailey cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Merrimack got 22 points from Adam Clark in a losing cause and another 10 points from Sean Trumper. Adam Clark contributed 6 assists for them, while Armandas Plintauskas had 5 rebounds.
Rutgers led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Rutgers won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 44-26.
Next game, Rutgers takes its act on the road to face Kennesaw State looking for another win. For Merrimack, they head on the road to face Butler.