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Rutgers lets lead slip away in final minutes against Houston, suffers exit in Round of 32

INDIANAPOLIS — Rutgers was heading toward a decision victory in a heavyweight fight against second-seeded Houston on Sunday night.

Up against the ropes, the Cougars were able to deliver the knockout shot to surprise the Scarlet Knights in the final minute.

Rutgers led for most of the second half until Houston was able to finish the game on a 14-2 run and score the final seven points of the game. The Scarlet Knights’ suffered a gut-wrenching 63-60 loss in Lucas Oil Stadium that robbed the program of its first trip to the Sweet 16 in 42 years.