Rutgers fell to last-place Minnesota at Williams Arena on Thursday.
There was not much of a question about whether the Scarlet Knights would come out on top until the very end, when the hosts closed the game on a 15-4 run in the final 1:15 of the game.
The visitors led for most of the final 38 minutes of the contest. They built their lead as high as 10 points in the first half, keeping the hosts at bay thanks to efficient shooting and a strong effort on the glass . Spencer hit six of his first seven shot attempts, scoring 14 points in 17 minutes. Omoruyi added 10 points on 3-of-6 shooting from the floor, 4-of-4 from the free throw line, six rebounds and two blocks in 15 minutes.
Rutgers built its eight-point halftime lead to double-digits within the first 90 seconds of the second half, hitting two lay-ups on its first two offensive possessions. The advantage grew as high as 14 points with 15 minutes to play, a point where the Scarlet Knights looked to be on the brink of running away with the game. The Gophers responded with an 8-2 run to cut the deficit to eight points with 13 minutes to play, then would maintain themselves within 11 points for the rest of the game.
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