Rutgers Triumphs Over Howard 85-63

Derek Simpson's career-high 23 points and Clifford Omoruyi's double-double propel Rutgers to victory.

Derek Simpson scored a career-high 23 points, leading Rutgers to an 85-63 victory over Howard.
Clifford Omoruyi contributed 15 points, 14 rebounds and four blocks for Rutgers.
Noah Fernandes and Aundre Hyatt each scored 12 points, with Fernandes also making five steals.
Marcus Dockery led Howard with 16 points, while Seth Towns added 10.
Rutgers managed to pull away in the second half, shooting 58.6 percent and going on an 18-3 run.