Rutgers came into the weekend needing a win — and it did not look promising pregame.
With Mawot Mag already out for the season, Rutgers lost Caleb McConnell in warm ups to back spasms. Down two starters, the Scarlet Knights needed a big-time performance from someone. Enter Cam Spencer.
Spencer scored 19 of his 22 points in the first quarter, hitting his first six shots and five from three-point range, during Rutgers’ 58-57 win over Wisconsin at Kohl Center in Madison.
The Scarlet Knights (17-10, 9-7) entered the weekend coming off their worst loss of the season at home to Nebraska.