The freshman Eli Carter scored a career-high 31 points and hit the go-ahead basket in the second overtime Thursday night as host Rutgers rallied to stun No. 10 Florida, 85-83.

Rutgers (8-5) came back from a 7-point deficit late in regulation, and Carter hit a late 3-pointer in the first overtime to put the Scarlet Knights in position to post their biggest win since knocking off No. 9 Villanova at home last season.

Dane Miller added 16 points for Rutgers.

“My teammates had confidence in me,” Carter said. “I took the big shot and made it.”

Erving Walker had a chance to tie the score for the Gators (11-2) in the final seconds, but his off-balance attempt from the free-throw line bounced off the rim.