PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Juwan Howard refers to Zavier Simpson as the Tom Brady of Michigan basketball, with the point guard leading and directing the Wolverines.
Simpson did just that, scoring 16 points and five assists and two steals, while Franz Wagner added 12 to hand Rutgers its first loss at the RAC this season, 60-52.
Michigan center Jon Teske, left, and guard Eli Brooks (55) watch as Rutgers guard Geo Baker (0) dunks the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP) 
Rutgers center Myles Johnson (15) blocks a shot by Michigan guard Zavier Simpson (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP) 
Rutgers guard Jacob Young (42) runs into a pick set by Michigan center Jon Teske (15) as guard Zavier Simpson (3) moves the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP) 
Michigan guard Franz Wagner (21, left) and Rutgers guard Paul Mulcahy (4) chase after a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP) 
Michigan guard Eli Brooks (55) pulls down a rebound in front of Rutgers guard Ron Harper Jr. (24) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)