PISCATAWAY, N.J. (Interstat) — Rutgers closed its nonconference schedule with a 65-50 victory over Delaware State on Monday night at a sold-out Louis Brown Athletic Center.

The Scarlet Knights led 31-24 at halftime and maintained control throughout the second half, outscoring the Hornets 34-26 after the break. The win improved Rutgers to 7-6 overall, while Delaware State fell to 5-9.

An announced crowd of 8,000 watched the game, which saw Rutgers outperform its opponent in both halves. The Scarlet Knights will open Big Ten Conference play at home Friday against Ohio State. Delaware State begins Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference action Saturday at home against Coppin State.