STONY BROOK, N.Y. (AP) -- Mike Williams sank two free throws with three seconds left and Rutgers held off Stony Brook, 71-66, Saturday night, in Steve Pikiell's return to the campus where he coached.
Pikiell compiled a 192-156 record in 11 seasons as head coach with the Seawolves before moving to Rutgers for this season.
C.J. Gettys scored on a layup and a foul shot, the three-point play coming in the midst of a 15-0 run and boosting Rutgers into the lead for good, 57-55, with just under nine minutes left. Stony Brook had opened the second half on an 8-0 clip and led until going scoreless for five minutes during Rutgers' pivotal rally.