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Penn State vs Rutgers Final: 80-72 - Recap

Penn State got 22 points from Ace Baldwin Jr. as they ran past Rutgers 80-72 on Monday at Bryce Jordan Center.

Penn State was the ATS victor, as they covered the -7.0-point spread as a favorite.

Yanic Konan Niederhauser had 18 points for Penn State and Nick Kern Jr. chipped in with 16 points. Ace Baldwin Jr. had 8 assists for them, while Nick Kern Jr. was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.

Rutgers got a 30-point performance from Ace Bailey, who was supported by 12 points from Lathan Sommerville. Tyson Acuff had 3 assists in a losing cause for Rutgers, while Ace Bailey grabbed 7 rebounds.

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

Rutgers had a 33-20 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Penn State heads into a battle against Iowa. Rutgers, meanwhile, will have their next action against Michigan State.