Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers - Final Score - March 11, 2026

BIG TEN - SECOND ROUND

14 Rutgers vs

11 Minnesota

・March 12, 2026 March 12 Mar 12

Rutgers knocks off Minnesota, powered by Francis' 29 points (14-23), prevails in Big Ten Tournament - 2nd Round

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RUTG	29	43	72
MINN	31	36	67

Rutgers knocks off Minnesota, powered by Francis' 29 points (14-23), prevails in Big Ten Tournament - 2nd Round

KEY PLAYERS

Tariq Francis RUTG · #0 G

29 pts (5-7 3pt), 4 ast

Jamichael Davis RUTG · #1 G

13 pts (3-6 3pt), 6 ast

Bobby Durkin MINN · #3 F

15 pts (4-9 3pt), 4 reb

Cade Tyson MINN · #10 G-F

24 pts (3-7 3pt), 4 reb

SPREAD

Minnesota needed to win by 7 points or more to cover the spread. They did not cover, so people who took Rutgers won.

TOTAL

The over/under was 135.5 and the teams scored 139 points, so people who bet the over won

OVER

TEAM TO WIN

Rutgers won at +212 odds so a bet of $100 won $312 total

KEY PLAYS

LEAD CHANGE

RUTG 16 MINN 18

(1H 9:47) After trailing since 12:49 in the first half, Minnesota took the lead, 18-16.

LEAD CHANGE

RUTG 19 MINN 18

(1H 7:11) After trailing since 9:47 in the first half, Rutgers took the lead, 19-18.

LEAD CHANGE

RUTG 29 MINN 27

(1H 1:46) After trailing since 4:55 in the first half, Rutgers took the lead, 29-27.

LEAD CHANGE

RUTG 34 MINN 34

(2H 17:07) After trailing since :22.0 in the first half, Rutgers tied the score at 34.

RUTG STREAK

RUTG 41 MINN 41

(2H 13:03) Rutgers completed a 12-4 scoring run over 4:50. RUTG 41, MINN 41

LEAD CHANGE

RUTG 54 MINN 52

(2H 6:49) After trailing since 10:45 in the second half, Rutgers took the lead, 54-52.

RUTG STREAK

RUTG 58 MINN 54

(2H 4:49) Rutgers completed an 11-0 scoring run over 4:49. RUTG 58, MINN 54

14 Rutgers vs

11 Minnesota

2025-26 Big Ten - Second Round: Mar 12, 2026

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