Grant's double-double, Francis' 19 points lead Rutgers past Delaware State 65-50
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Grant's double-double, Francis' 19 points lead Rutgers past Delaware State 65-50
"Grant had 18 points and 12 rebounds to go with three steals for the Scarlet Knights (7-6). He was 5 of 12 from the field and 6 of 7 from the free-throw line. Francis, who was coming off a career-high 34 points and a game-winner against Pennsylvania on December 20, was 7 of 7 at the foul line with three steals. Emmanuel Ogbole had 12 rebounds."
"The Scarlet Knights out-rebounded the Hornets 52-28, leading to a 27-7 advantage on second-chance points. They also made 24 free throws to the Hornets' 11. The Scarlet Knights took a 31-24 lead into the break, closing on a 14-7 run. They got 12 first-half points from Grant and 11 from Francis and never lost the lead after taking it 7:36 into the game. They used a 14-4 run in the second half to help build a 20-point lead."
Rutgers beat Delaware State 65-50 with Dylan Grant posting 18 points and 12 rebounds and Tariq Francis adding 19 points. Emmanuel Ogbole contributed 12 rebounds. Delaware State was led by Miles Webb with 16 points and eight rebounds, and Ponce James scored 11. Rutgers dominated the boards 52-28 and produced a 27-7 edge on second-chance points while making 24 free throws to Delaware State's 11. Rutgers led 31-24 at halftime after a 14-7 closing run and extended the margin with a 14-4 second-half run. The game served as Rutgers' final non-conference tune-up before its Big Ten schedule.
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