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Rutgers downed Delaware with a 65-50 win on Monday night at Jersey Mike’s Arena, wrapping non-conference play on a high note despite a lackluster offensive perf

The two teams traded baskets as the seconds wound down, but Rutgers hit a last-minute shot to cut Penn’s lead, 33-29, at halftime. The shot foreshadowed the game’s ending and proved Rutgers’ ability to make clutch shots.

Duff broke out as a sophomore last fall, when he became the seventh Scarlet Knight to reach 1,000 receiving yards in a single season, finishing the year with 1,084 yards and seven touchdowns on 60 receptions. That marks the seventh-most productive receiving season in program history.

Penn went back to the line because Rutgers split its attempts, closing the door for their opponent. After another missed free throw from Penn, Francis took control. He dribbled into space, sized up his defender, and launched a deep three as the clock expired. The shot fell with less than a second remaining, sending Jersey Mike’s Arena into chaos.

Jersey Mike’s Arena is the location where the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (6-6) will take on the Ohio State Buckeyes (9-3) on Friday.