Rutgers was preparing to add a tally for the conference during the ACC/Big Ten Challenge.
The Scarlet Knights let a double-digit lead in the second half slip away during a 68-61 loss to Miami at Watsco Arena in Coral Gables, FL on Wednesday night. For a team that is hoping to make an impact come March, the performance down the stretch with the lead was uneven.
Paul Mulcahy (shoulder) missed his fourth consecutive game and his absence was glaring once again. Rutgers closed out the game shooting just 3-for-19 from the field. Over the final 13 minutes, it committed seven turnovers and got away from what helped build a lead that put the team in position to win.