The Rutgers University-Camden men's basketball team gave a big scare to the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) tri-leader Rowan University with a thrilling 79-70 game, where Rowan ultimately secured the victory. Despite the Raptors' efforts, Rowan's recent winning streak and strong performance led them to improve to 16-5 overall and 10-4 in NJAC play, marking their fourth consecutive win. In contrast, Rutgers-Camden fell to 11-10 overall and 6-8 in the NJAC, breaking their two-game winning streak. The game saw a dramatic shift as the Profs initially built a significant lead, but the Raptors mounted an impressive comeback, briefly taking the lead before ultimately falling to Rowan's strong finish.

By the Numbers
  • Rowan University improves to 16-5 overall and 10-4 in NJAC play
  • Rutgers-Camden falls to 11-10 overall and 6-8 in the NJAC
  • Rowan's senior guard Booty Butler hit a crucial foul shot with 7:52 remaining to give the Profs the lead for good
  • Junior guard Khalif Meares of Rowan scored 29 points, senior guard Marcellus Ross netted 23, and junior forward Jamir Spivey added 11
  • Junior guard Eric Benjamin of Rutgers-Camden scored a career-high 20 points
  • Rowan shot 26-for-51 (51.0 percent) from the floor, while Rutgers-Camden went 22-for-55 (40.0 percent)
State of Play
  • Rowan University secures a crucial victory, maintaining its strong position in the NJAC
  • Rutgers-Camden faces a setback but demonstrates resilience with a remarkable comeback during the game
What's Next

The Scarlet Raptors will return to NJAC action Saturday at Ramapo College for a 5 p.m. game.

Bottom Line

Despite Rutgers-Camden's valiant effort, Rowan University's consistent performance secured a crucial win, further solidifying their position in the NJAC, while Rutgers-Camden faces a setback but displays resilience with an impressive comeback during the game.