Tariq Francis scores 30, Rutgers beats Oregon 88-85 in overtime

Key Highlights

• Wei Lin, who went into the game shooting 20.7% (6 of 29) from 3-point range, hit six 3s and finished with 23 points — both career highs.
• Kwame Evans Jr.
• had 14 points and 13 rebounds. Mark made a layup that made it 66-65 with 4:53 left in regulation and the Scarlet Knights led until Lin hit a 3-pointer with 4.5 seconds to go that made it 76-all. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementOregon used an 18-5 run late in the first half to take a nine-point lead and led 45-37 at halftime.
• Buchanan hit a jumper that gave Rutgers its first lead of the second half with 13:32 left in ths second half. Jackson Shelstad (injury) did not play for Oregon.
• The 6-foot-1 junior is second on the team in scoring (15.9 per game) and leads the Ducks in assists (4.9) and steals (1.4). Oregon's Takai Simpkins fouled out with 3:54 left in regulation.