Just prior to tip off, it was announced that star freshman Dylan Harper wouldn’t be starting for Rutgers after turning an ankle against Penn State on Monday. Jeremiah Williams got the start in place of Harper, who would enter the game at the 14 minute mark of the first half.
Missing Harper didn’t hurt Rutgers initially though, as they jumped out to a 10-3 lead in what would be a first half of runs by each team.
MSU went inside to Kohler on its first possession and he drew a foul before a Tre Holloman three started the scoring.