Rutgers Keeps South Florida Winless on Road

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — After James Beatty scored 18 of his 20 points in the second half to lift Rutgers to a 71-62 win over South Florida on Thursday night, Scarlet Knights coach Mike Rice was questioned as to why his point guard didn’t shoot more.

Beatty himself didn’t even wait to be asked.

“I know, I know, why don’t I shoot more,” the smiling senior said as reporters converged around him. “I don’t know why. It’s funny, I’m always shooting after practice, I even got in the paint today.

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