Rutgers Basketball Wins Overtime Thriller Against Washington

In a tightly contested game, the University of Washington men's basketball team fell to Rutgers 89-85 in overtime, with star freshman Dylan Harper leading the Scarlet Knights with 34 points. The game featured intense back-and-forth action, including 10 ties and 17 lead changes, but Washington's hopes were dashed when a critical inbounds pass was intercepted, leading to a foul and eventual overtime. Washington's Great Osobor fouled out late in the game, significantly impacting the team's performance in the extra period. Both teams are vying for positions in the Big Ten Tournament, with Rutgers improving to 6-10 in conference play and Washington remaining at 4-11. Coach Danny Sprinkle acknowledged the team's shortcomings in critical moments, stating, 'We were just a play short.' The loss leaves Washington in a challenging position as they seek to qualify for the postseason.