PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- Issa Thiam had 19 points and 11 rebounds for his first career double-double, Deshawn Freeman scored 16 points, and Rutgers cruised past Division III City College of New York 94-38 on Friday night.
It tied the largest margin of victory in school history, 56, when Rutgers defeated Trenton State 91-35 in 1936. Rutgers used the opportunity to clear its bench, with 13 players checking in, including four walk-ons.
Rutgers stormed out to a 51-13 halftime lead in its season opener and cruised in the second.
Corey Sanders added 12 points for Rutgers, while freshman Geo Baker had 10 points.