With the victory over No. 8/6 Connecticut, No. 7/8 Rutgers ends the regular season as Champions of the Big East. And they did it while shooting just 26%.
It's difficult to believe, but RU trailed by as many as 18 points in the first half and never held the lead until Cappie Pondexter sank a 3-pointer with 6:35 remaining in the game to give the Knights a 42-41 edge. Pondexter finished the game with 26 points.
UConn scored just 12 points in the second half and just one in the final 11:38.
(Game Story and stats here.)
Rutgers ends the season 24-3 and a perfect 16-0 in the Big East.
Connecticut falls to 26-4 and is 14-2 in the Big East.
Rutgers’ Big East Tournament starts on Sunday March 5th in Hartford, Connecticut. Their opponent has yet to be determined.
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