PISCATAWAY — Survive and advance — the mantra of the NCAA Tournament.
On a night where Rutgers unveiled a banner celebrating its first appearance in the big dance in 30 years, that is exactly what the Scarlet Knights did.
Rutgers needed five extra minutes to get past Lehigh in the season-opener in front of a packed house at the newly-named Jersey Mike’s Arena. The Scarlet Knights took control of the extra period and picked up an overtime victory 73-70 against a feisty Lehigh team.
Cliff Omoruyi led Rutgers with 16 points and nine rebounds while Ron Harper Jr.