Defense: F
If turnovers killed Wisconsin’s offense in the first half the fact that the Badgers couldn’t limit Rutgers second chances did them in. Rutgers registered 14 offensive rebounds the most the Badgers have allowed this season.
Rutgers knew exactly what to do with their second chances turning them into 23 points. At least four Rutgers players registered at least two offensive rebounds with Myles Johnson leading the way with three offensive rebounds.
With Rutgers consistently generating second chances it also allowed them another opportunity of generating high percentage shots around the rim. The Scarlet Knights finished the game with 42 points in the paint the most Wisconsin has allowed this season.
Rutgers was consistently finding ways of attacking the paint and the Badgers had no answer. In particular, Rutgers damage against Wisconsin’s defense in the paint came in the second half as they scored 26 points in the paint on 13-for-18 shooting.
It was a combination of players for Rutgers who were able to generate post touch opportunities for themselves. Geo Baker lead Rutgers with 22 points on 9-for-18 shooting from the field. Johnson was the only other player to reach double figures with 12 despite playing with foul trouble as he only played 18 minutes but made all five of his field goal attempts.
Overall Rutgers shot 29-for-63 (46 percent) from the field and shot 5-for-19 (26.3 percent) from three.