Cliff Omoruyi started the game in impressive fashion, with two dunks in the game’s opening 13 seconds. He set the tone for Rutgers as they beat Georgetown 71-60 in the Gavitt Games.
After losing their season opener to Princeton, Rutgers has now won three straight games. Georgetown drops to 1-2.
Omoruyi finished with eight points and six rebounds in 27 minutes played. He was 4-of-7 on shooting and had four blocks.
This was an important win for Rutgers, albeit against a rebuilding opponent. Georgetown, under head coach Ed Cooley, has pieced together some talented pieces and should be able to contend for the postseason this year. Getting a win against the Hoyas is a good resume builder for Rutgers as well as a confidence booster.
Cliff Omoruyi had two dunks in the opening 13 𝙨𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙨. 🤯
Here’s how it happened. ⤵️ @wizcliff77 x @RutgersMBB pic.twitter.com/V6dMghnybS
— Big Ten Men’s Basketball (@B1GMBBall) November 16, 2023
Sophomore guard Derek Simpson led Rutgers with 15 points. Freshman guard Jamichael Davis, who played 21 minutes, impressed with nine points on 4-of-7 shooting.
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They next play Howard on Saturday at Jersey Mike’s Arena.