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Tariq Francis Hits Buzzer-Beater, Scores 34 as Rutgers Edges Penn 70-69

Late free throws flipped a seven-point hole despite a 15% night from three.

Overview

  • Rutgers trailed 66-59 with 2:24 left before Francis' long three with 0.6 seconds remaining sealed the comeback.
  • Francis shot 9-for-14 from the field and 15-for-19 at the line, accounting for nearly half of the Scarlet Knights' points.
  • Rutgers finished 3-for-20 from deep and was outrebounded 42-29, yet it attempted 31 free throws and converted 21.
  • Penn led most of the night behind TJ Power's 19 points and 13 rebounds, but he missed multiple late free throws that left the door open.
  • The victory snapped a three-game skid and moved Rutgers to 6-6, with Delaware State visiting on Dec. 29.