Overview
- Rutgers pulled away after Lehigh closed to 61-59, answering with a 12-3 run that restored control late.
- Dylan Grant led with 28 points, while Emmanuel Ogbole delivered 16 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks.
- The Scarlet Knights dominated the boards 45-26, converting 14 offensive rebounds into momentum-shifting putbacks.
- Jamichael Davis added 14 points with four assists as Rutgers shot 50.8% from the field.
- Perimeter concerns lingered with a 3-for-13 night from three and Lehigh hitting 9 of 25, reflecting ongoing adjustments after the departures of Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper.