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Rutgers Outlasts Oregon in Overtime as Tariq Francis Scores 30 Off the Bench

Elite free-throw shooting plus a late surge delivered the Scarlet Knights' 88-85 win over the Ducks.

Overview

  • Rutgers went 30-for-34 at the line and closed overtime with a 7-1 run highlighted by Francis' late buckets.
  • Darren Buchanan Jr., Jamichael Davis and Lino Mark each contributed 13 points to balance Rutgers' attack.
  • Oregon's Nate Bittle scored 28, Wei Lin hit six threes for a career-high 23 with five assists, and Kwame Evans Jr. added 14 points and 13 rebounds.
  • Lin forced overtime with a 3-pointer with 4.5 seconds left after Rutgers led late in regulation.
  • Oregon played without injured guard Jackson Shelstad and committed 17 turnovers to Rutgers' seven; both teams are 8-7, with Rutgers visiting No. 16 Illinois and Oregon hosting Ohio State on Thursday.