At the middle of the fourth quarter, Jay Washington converted a three-point shot to put TNT ahead 83-79.
Only Maryland can win a game without converting a single 3-point shot.
Robinson floated in for a slow-motion jumper and converted a foul shot, to tie the score.
But every time the Irish seemed ready to challenge in the second half, Rutgers converted a shot.
The Blue Devils converted a foul shot to pull to 16-11.
With 17.5 seconds left in the game, Sheri Sam converted a shot to cut the Sol's deficit to 5.
The margin was a mere point as Erving failed to convert a shot from near the free-throw line as time, and his season, expired.
Ramon Ramos, who led the Pirates with 12 rebounds, converted a missed shot, was fouled and made the free throw.
Price quickly returned the ball to Williams, who drove to the basket and converted a difficult shot off glass to make it 91-90.