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Rutgers Defeats Penn State 80-76 - Recap

Rutgers got a 24-point performance from Dylan Harper, who added 12 rebounds as Rutgers ran past Penn State 80-76 on Tuesday at Jersey Mike's Arena.

Rutgers was a -2.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Rutgers got 15 points from Ace Bailey and another 9 points from Jordan Derkack. Dylan Harper contributed 5 assists, while Ace Bailey cleaned the glass with 15 rebounds.

Penn State got a 20-point performance from Zach Hicks, who was supported by 14 points from Freddie Dilione V. Ace Baldwin Jr. had 7 assists in a losing cause for Penn State, while Nick Kern Jr. grabbed 7 rebounds.

Rutgers was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

The rebound battle favored Rutgers as they grabbed 42 boards, while Penn State only had 29

Next game, Rutgers takes its act home to face Seton Hall looking for another win. For Penn State, they head home to face Coppin State.