Rutgers Defeats Michigan 69-59 in College Basketball Game

Rutgers came from behind to defeat Michigan 69-59 in a dramatic fashion, with Derek Simpson scoring 14 points in the second half and leading the team with 19 points, 6 assists, and 4 rebounds. The victory marks Steve Pikiell's 128th win as coach of Rutgers, tying Bob Wenzel for the third-most in the program. This win ended Rutgers' three-game losing streak and was the first win at the Crisler Center. Michigan has lost five straight and 10 of its last 11 games, with Olivier Nkamhoua scoring 14 points in the game.