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Cincinnati gets past Rutgers

Lance Stephenson scored 13 points and grabbed nine rebounds, as Cincinnati trimmed Rutgers 69-68 in the first round of the Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night.

Cincinnati couldn't cover as 8-point favorites, while the game played OVER the 132.5-point total posted by oddsmakers.

Jaquon Parker also netted 13 points for the Bearcats, who got 10 points from Yancy Gates in the win.

Mike Rosario poured in 26 points to lead Rutgers, while Jonathan Mitchell added 15 points and 12 boards for the Scarlet Knights.