Rutgers hands No. 11 Wisconsin its fourth straight loss 78-56
Jeremiah Williams scored 18 points and Rutgers used a stifling defense to lead the entire game and hand No. 11 Wisconsin its fourth straight loss 78-56
By EVERETT MERRILL
Published - Feb 10, 2024, 08:00 PM ET
Last Updated - Feb 10, 2024, 08:00 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Playing in his first home game of the season after sitting out due to injury and NCAA eligibility, Jeremiah Williams filled up the box score for Rutgers in its 78-56 win over No. 11 Wisconsin on Saturday.
Williams scored 18 points, dished out seven assists and grabbed five rebounds as Rutgers used a stifling defense to lead the entire game. He was 6 of 6 from the line.
The Scarlet Knights (13-10, 5-7 Big Ten) scored 15 points off 12 Wisconsin turnovers to secure their third straight win. Noah Fernandes contributed 17 points and Clifford Omoruyi added 13 points and 13 rebounds.
The 22-point victory was the largest margin of victory for Rutgers over a ranked opponent in program history.
