Mulcahy leads Rutgers over Michigan State at Garden 61-55

Rutgers guard Paul Mulcahy (4) drives to the basket against Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in New York, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Rutgers guard Cam Spencer (10) drives to the basket against Michigan State forward Joey Hauser during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in New York, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Michigan State guard Jaden Akins (3) grabs a rebound against Rutgers guard Cam Spencer (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in New York, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell argues with a referee during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State in New York, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Rutgers forward Mawot Mag (3) drives to the basket against Michigan State forward Malik Hall (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in New York, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Rutgers guard Cam Spencer (10) warms up before an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State in New York, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Rutgers guard Paul Mulcahy (4) drives to the basket against Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in New York, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Rutgers center Clifford Omoruyi (11) and guard Caleb McConnell (22) defend against Michigan State guard Tyson Walker (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in New York, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)