Rutgers defends the three-point line well. Penn State shoots frequently from deep. Something had to give coming in and we got our answer early.
Rutgers dominated in the paint from the opening minutes as the Nittany Lions never got it going from beyond the arc during the Scarlet Knights’ 65-45 victory at Jersey Mike’s Arena in Piscataway.
With the win, Rutgers (14-6, 6-3) keeps pace in the Big Ten race, sitting two games behind Purdue for the top spot.
Penn State hit the first shot of the game before Rutgers went on an 8-0 run and did not relinquish the lead.