On Tuesday night, Rutgers men’s basketball finally got their first Big Ten win of the season in their fourth try. Rutgers beat Indiana 66-57 as five players,Rincluding Mawot Mag, scored double figures. While Mag continued to be a scoring machine, he got help from various sources.
Along with Mag, Aundre Hyatt, Derek Simpson, Austin Williams and JaMichael Davis had at least 10 points. Hyatt’s play, in particular, stood out since he is Rutgers’s leading score. Before Tuesday’s win, he had not scored more than nine points in a game since December 30th.
As Rutgers rolled to their ninth win of the season, they were able to take care of the Hoosiers mistakes. Indiana turned the ball over 18 times, allowing 18 points off turnovers. Their largest lead of the night was seven points.
Put it in the W column ✅#TheKnighthood🛡️⚔️ pic.twitter.com/zptyzhc0mC
— Rutgers Men’s Basketball 🏀 (@RutgersMBB) January 10, 2024
While Tuesday night didn’t go as planned for Indiana, there were still a few bright spots. That includes the talented trio of Malik Reneau, Mackenzie Mgbako, and Kel’el Ware. They each scored 13 points and Ware had a big night on the boards with 13 rebounds.
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With their first conference win of the season in the books, Rutgers will shift its focus to its next game against Michigan State on Saturday. Through 15 games, the Spartans are off to a 9-6 start.