Rutgers suffered its first loss of the 2024-25 season on Sunday, dropping a 79-77 decision at Kennesaw State in which it trailed by as much as 21 points but nearly completed an epic comeback. Here is how the No. 24 Scarlet Knights (4-1) graded out against the Owls (5-1):

Billed as a homecoming for Rutgers freshman Ace Bailey and teammate Jamichael Davis, Sunday afternoon’s game between the Scarlet Knights and the Kennesaw State Owls morphed into a rude awakening for the celebrated freshman wing.