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Jacob Young leads Rutgers past Minnesota and into the NCAA Tournament

Sometimes the biggest shot of a game is overshadowed.

Rutgers lined up for the overtime tip having allowed Minnesota to go on a 17-5 run to tie the game.

After winning the tip, Jacob Young was able to get in the lane and knock down a floater to give Rutgers the lead and completely change the momentum of the game.

Young scored six of his game-high 23 points in overtime as Rutgers picked up a 77-70 victory over Minnesota on Saturday in Minneapolis.

It was a must-win situation for Rutgers when they entered Williams Arena to take on the Golden Gophers after their worst performance of the season against Nebraska.