Rutgers Defeats Boston University 69-45 in First Season Victory
Freshman Gavin Griffiths Scores 25 Points, Rutgers Dominates with 48-28 Rebounding Advantage
- Freshman guard Gavin Griffiths led Rutgers to their first victory of the season with 25 points, shooting 9 of 15 from the field and 3 of 7 from 3-point range.
- Rutgers dominated Boston University with a 48-28 rebounding advantage and a 28-10 advantage on points in the paint.
- Despite 17 turnovers, Rutgers managed to secure a significant lead, scoring the final eight points of the first half and leading 30-22 at halftime.
- Rutgers took complete control of the game in the second half with a 32-10 run, outscoring the Terriers 39-23 after the break.
- Boston University struggled with a shooting percentage of 26.9% from the field and 20% from 3-point range.