Iowa's Stirtz scores 20 as Hawkeyes beat Rutgers 68-62

Bennett Stirtz scored 20 points and Tate Sage added 17 as Iowa defeated Rutgers 68-62, giving the Hawkeyes their second straight win.

Iowa hosted Rutgers in Iowa City and won 68-62 on Tuesday night. Bennett Stirtz led the Hawkeyes with 20 points and reserve Tate Sage contributed 17. Tavion Banks added 12 points while Iowa shot 47% from the field. Rutgers' Darren Buchanan Jr. scored 17 and reserve Tariq Francis had 15. Key facts: - Iowa defeated Rutgers 68-62 in Iowa City. - Bennett Stirtz scored 20 points and Tate Sage added 17. - Tavion Banks had 12 points and Iowa shot 47% (24 of 51) from the field. - Darren Buchanan Jr. scored 17 and Tariq Francis had 15 for Rutgers. - Late in the game Francis made two foul shots with 22 seconds left; after an intentional foul Sage made two free throws and Isaia Howard's free throws sealed the win with eight seconds remaining. - Iowa led 31-24 at halftime and Rutgers opened the second half with a 9-0 run to take a 33-31 lead. Summary: The victory gave Iowa its second straight win while Rutgers lost its second consecutive game and three of its last four. Undetermined at this time.