Howard forward Mike Phillips (13) shoots past Rutgers defenders during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., Friday, Dec. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

Howard's Simuel Frazier (5) looks to pass as Rutgers' Myles Mack (4) blocks his path during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., Friday, Dec. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

Rutgers' Mike Poole (10) takes a shot over Howard's Anton Dickerson (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., Friday, Dec. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

Howard's Prince Okoroh, right, tries to hold onto the ball as Rutgers' Dane Miller (2) tries to make a steal during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., Friday, Dec. 21, 2012. Rutgers won 79-55. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

Rutgers associate coach David Cox, filling in for head coach Mike Rice, shouts to his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Howard in Piscataway, N.J., Friday, Dec. 21, 2012. Rutgers won 79-55. Rice is suspended for three games for violation of athletic department policy. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

Howard's Simuel Frazier (5) dives to make a steal as Rutgers' Austin Johnson (21) holds onto the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., Friday, Dec. 21, 2012. Rutgers won 79-55. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)