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When is it right? Rutgers fouls Ohio State up 3 points in final seconds

The age-old question — do you foul a team when leading by three points in the final seconds of a game? Or do you let it play out?

Steve Pikiell has typically taken the side of letting his team defend rather than fouling with a three-point lead, which usually gives the opponent points automatically. At the end of the day, there is no right or wrong. It all depends on preference of the coach and the trust that you have in your defense. Of course, when all goes wrong, it will be discussed at length.

Rutgers held a three-point lead with seven seconds left against Ohio State in Columbus on Thursday night.