Harper injured, but Mathis lifts No. 14 Rutgers over Purdue

Rutgers coach Steve Pickiell gestures to his players during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Purdue, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Purdue guard Jaden Ivey (23) goes up for a layup next to Rutgers guard Montez Mathis (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Rutgers guard Ron Harper Jr., who sat out the game with an ankle injury, yells from the bench as a Purdue player shoots a free throw during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. Rutgers forward Oskar Palmquist is at left. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Rutgers guard Geo Baker (0) defends against Purdue guard Sasha Stefanovic (55), who goes up for a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J.. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Rutgers guard Paul Mulcahy (4) tips the ball in as Purdue guard Isaiah Thompson (11) watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Rutgers guard Jacob Young, front, and Purdue guard Isaiah Thompson, rear, go after a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)