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Christian Gurdak, Jamichael Davis Spark Rutgers to 72-51 Victory over Bryant
Christian Gurdak added 20 points and 14 rebounds as Rutgers used a 10-0 run and strong foul shooting to pull away.
On Friday, Christian Gurdak scored a career-high 20 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to lead Rutgers to a 72-51 victory over Bryant. The 6-foot-10 sophomore shot 8 of 11 for the Scarlet Knights .
Despite a sluggish start, Rutgers secured a 35-31 halftime lead before dominating the second half. Jamichael Davis provided 18 points off the bench, including a pivotal 10-0 run that helped establish control early.
The Scarlet Knights shot 43% overall while holding the Bulldogs to 34% from the field. Roi Behar led Bryant with 19 points on 7-for-9 shooting despite the visitors' 9-of-37 performance from distance.
A 35-10 run closed the game as the Scarlet Knights outscored the Bulldogs 37-20 in the second half. This surge turned a 41-37 deficit into a decisive victory, sealing the outcome after Bryant briefly led.
Tuesday brings separate paths for both teams: the Scarlet Knights travel to Las Vegas to face Houston in the Players Era, while Bryant plays at Massachusetts seeking to recover from a 1-4 start.