Ace Bailey Shines in Rutgers Debut with 98-81 Win Over Monmouth

Freshman standout Ace Bailey scores 17 points as Rutgers improves to 3-0 this season.

Ace Bailey, ranked No. 2 in the 2024 recruiting class, made an impactful debut for Rutgers after recovering from a hip injury.
Bailey's performance included 17 points, six rebounds, two steals, and a block in 30 minutes of play.
Dylan Harper, another top recruit, led Rutgers with 20 points, maintaining his streak of scoring 20+ points in each game this season.
Rutgers showcased strong teamwork, with Zach Martini and Lathan Sommerville contributing 18 and 10 points respectively.
Monmouth's Abdi Bashir Jr. scored a career-high 38 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome Rutgers' dominant play.