This game was exactly what we thought it would be, a low scoring, back and forth, defensive battle. Unfortunately, Rutgers was crippled by sloppy play
It was a unique opening stretch to begin the game, as an almost seven minute stretch of play transpired before the first TV timeout. Rutgers led 9-8 on 4 of 6 shooting from the field, while Nebraska started just 4 of 11. Corey Sanders made two contested jumpers early on.
Several minutes later, Rutgers was trailing 14-11, Sanders made a great drive and acrobatic finish, splitting two defenders in the process.