This was a game Rutgers outplayed Iowa and led in most of the afternoon, but showed they still have a lot to learn closing things out against Big Ten competition. Rutgers led 51-42 midway through the second half, but Iowa’s three-quarter press forced them out of rhythm on offense. The Scarlet Knights were dominating points in the paint and Deshawn Freeman was playing his best game of the season, but frustratingly, they failed to feed him down the stretch.
The most upsetting part is that Rutgers was playing a team that is still learning to win as well, as Iowa features four freshman in their starting lineup.