Ron Harper Jr.’s half-court heave lifts Rutgers over No. 1 Purdue
Down goes No. 1.
Rutgers defeated top-ranked Purdue 70-68 on Thursday night in Piscataway. The reason? Ron Harper Jr.
Harper threw up a half-court heave as time expired, sinking lifting the Scarlet Knights to a victory. It was their first-ever win over the No. 1 team in the country.
Rutgers Ron Harper Jr with a half-court, wrong footed jumper, to beat #1 Purdue! What a night in Piscataway! pic.twitter.com/OZ1ngohVqT
— Pypeline (@Pypeline_) December 10, 2021
Harper was huge for Rutgers all night, scoring 30 points and grabbing and 10 rebounds. He was 5-of-7 from the 3-point line.
For Purdue, it was the first time the program has ever been ranked No. 1 in the country. The Boilermakers are now 0-1 in that spot.
It was a huge win for Rutgers, which was also playing without Geo Baker.
The Scarlet Knights are now 5-4 on the season. The Boilers fall to 8-1.