Rutgers uses 2nd half to smackdown Columbia 75-35
2 years, 1 month ago

Rutgers uses 2nd half to smackdown Columbia 75-35

Associated Press  

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Cam Spencer scored 17 points and Aundre Hyatt had a double-double and Rutgers beat Columbia 75-35 in a season opener Monday night. From the 1:48-mark in the first half, the Scarlet Knights outscored Columbia 50-14 to make it a blowout. Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa made a 3, made 1-of-2 foul shots and Cameron Shockley-Okeke made two free throws and Columbia reduced the deficit to 25-21 with 1:48 before intermission. A trip to the NCAA Tournament in March would mark the first-time ever the school has made it to the Big Dance in three straight seasons.

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Rutgers takes on Fairleigh Dickinson after Adams’ 23-point performance
1 week, 6 days ago

Rutgers takes on Fairleigh Dickinson after Adams’ 23-point performance

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at Rutgers Scarlet Knights Piscataway, New Jersey; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Rutgers hosts Fairleigh Dickinson after Destiny Adams scored 23 points in Rutgers’ 66-64 loss to the Wisconsin Badgers. Fairleigh Dickinson has a 1-0 record in games decided by 3 …

Harper, Rutgers Scarlet Knights square off against the Penn State Nittany Lions
2 weeks ago

Harper, Rutgers Scarlet Knights square off against the Penn State Nittany Lions

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Penn State Nittany Lions at Rutgers Scarlet Knights Piscataway, New Jersey; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Big Ten foes Rutgers and Penn State square off on Tuesday. Rutgers’ average of 6.6 made 3-pointers per game is 1.1 fewer made shots on average than the …

Monangai, Patel power Rutgers to 41-14 victory over Michigan State
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Monangai, Patel power Rutgers to 41-14 victory over Michigan State

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! EAST LANSING, Mich. — Kyle Monangai rushed for 129 yards and a touchdown, Antwan Raymond added two scoring runs and Jai Patel kicked four field goals on Saturday to help Rutgers to a 34-14 victory over Michigan State in the wintry regular-season finale for both teams. …

Rutgers Scarlet Knights face the Georgia Southern Eagles on 3-game skid
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Rutgers Scarlet Knights face the Georgia Southern Eagles on 3-game skid

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Georgia Southern Eagles at Rutgers Scarlet Knights Piscataway, New Jersey; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Rutgers aims to break its three-game slide when the Scarlet Knights play Georgia Southern. Rutgers averages 74.0 points, 15.3 more per game than the 58.7 Georgia Southern gives up. …

Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the No. 20 Texas A&M Aggies square off in Las Vegas, Nevada
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the No. 20 Texas A&M Aggies square off in Las Vegas, Nevada

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Texas A&M Aggies vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights Las Vegas; Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Texas A&M ranks ninth in college basketball with 41.0 rebounds per game led by Andersson Garcia averaging 7.0. Rutgers’ average of 6.6 made 3-pointers per game is 1.3 fewer …

Michigan State needs win against Rutgers to become eligible for postseason bowl berth
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Michigan State needs win against Rutgers to become eligible for postseason bowl berth

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! WHAT’S AT STAKE Michigan State needs a win over Rutgers to punch its ticket to a bowl game in its first season under coach Jonathan Smith. KEY MATCHUP Michigan State’s running back duo of Kay’ron Lynch-Adams and Nate Carter vs. Rutgers’ rushing defense. … Michigan State’s …

No. 24 Illinois stuns Rutgers on Bryant’s 40-yard TD reception with 4 seconds left
1 month ago

No. 24 Illinois stuns Rutgers on Bryant’s 40-yard TD reception with 4 seconds left

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Trailing by one at the 40-yard line with 14 seconds to play and no timeouts, Illinois coach Bret Bielema sent in a play known as “church” to Luke Altmyer. I heard everybody jump and say ’Get out, get out,’ but I put trust …

Rutgers and No. 24 Illinois face each other with hopes of landing more prestigious bowl bids
1 month ago

Rutgers and No. 24 Illinois face each other with hopes of landing more prestigious bowl bids

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 24 Illinois at Rutgers, Saturday, noon EST BetMGM College Football Odds: Rutgers by 1 1/2. It has allowed an average of 1.6 sacks, ninth-best in the league, and has cleared the way for running back Kyle Monangai to post his second straight 1,000-yard season. The total …

Cornhuskers beat the heat and then Rutgers 14-7 to move within a win of bowl eligibility
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Cornhuskers beat the heat and then Rutgers 14-7 to move within a win of bowl eligibility

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Suh led the Huskers out of the tunnel before the game and then watched the Blackshirts sack Kaliakmanis four times, limit the nation’s third-leading rusher, Kyle Monangai, to 78 yards on 19 carries and hold Rutgers to 264 total yards. The Scarlet Knights’ second blocked punt …

Scott scores 16, Maryland defeats Rutgers 65-51 to advance at Big Ten Tournament
9 months, 1 week ago

Scott scores 16, Maryland defeats Rutgers 65-51 to advance at Big Ten Tournament

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! MINNEAPOLIS — Donta Scott scored 16 points and Maryland dominated the first 30 minutes of play in a 65-51 victory over Rutgers on the first day of the Big Ten Tournament on Wednesday night at Target Center. Maryland scored the first 11 points and later …

Maryland takes on Rutgers in Big Ten Tournament
9 months, 1 week ago

Maryland takes on Rutgers in Big Ten Tournament

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Maryland Terrapins Minneapolis; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Terrapins -3.5; over/under is 125.5 BOTTOM LINE: Maryland faces Rutgers in the Big Ten Tournament. Maryland is the best team in the Big Ten in team defense, giving up 65.7 points …

Maryland faces Rutgers in Big Ten Tournament
9 months, 1 week ago

Maryland faces Rutgers in Big Ten Tournament

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Maryland Terrapins Minneapolis; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Maryland takes on Rutgers in the Big Ten Tournament. Rutgers ranks third in the Big Ten with 10.5 offensive rebounds per game led by Clifford Omoruyi averaging 2.6. LAST 10 GAMES: Terrapins: …

Omoruyi records a double-double and Rutgers throttles Michigan by 30 points
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Omoruyi records a double-double and Rutgers throttles Michigan by 30 points

Hindustan Times  

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Clifford Omoruyi scored 19 points and grabbed 15 rebounds, Jeremiah Williams scored 19 points and Rutgers left no doubt taking command early to cruise to a 82-52 win over Michigan on Thursday. Dug McDaniel scored 13 points for Michigan in his first game back on the road for the Wolverines. Rutgers' starting five each scored a basket …

Reese scores 20 points, Maryland busts out of slump with 63-46 victory over Rutgers
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Reese scores 20 points, Maryland busts out of slump with 63-46 victory over Rutgers

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Julian Reese scored 20 points, Jordan Geronimo contributed a double-double and Maryland snapped out of a recent slump by defeating Rutgers 63-46 on Sunday. After leading by 12 points at halftime, Maryland quickly extended its lead in the second half, holding Rutgers …

Rutgers hosts Maryland after Young’s 20-point showing
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Rutgers hosts Maryland after Young’s 20-point showing

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Maryland Terrapins at Rutgers Scarlet Knights Piscataway, New Jersey; Sunday, 12 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Scarlet Knights -2; over/under is 129.5 BOTTOM LINE: Maryland visits the Rutgers Scarlet Knights after Jahmir Young scored 20 points in Maryland’s 74-70 loss to the Wisconsin Badgers. Maryland …

Maryland visits Rutgers after Young’s 20-point showing
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Maryland visits Rutgers after Young’s 20-point showing

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Maryland Terrapins at Rutgers Scarlet Knights Piscataway, New Jersey; Sunday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Maryland visits the Rutgers Scarlet Knights after Jahmir Young scored 20 points in Maryland’s 74-70 loss to the Wisconsin Badgers. Rutgers’ average of 5.6 made 3-pointers per game this season …

Rutgers dominates in 78-56 win over No. 11 Wisconsin
10 months, 1 week ago

Rutgers dominates in 78-56 win over No. 11 Wisconsin

Hindustan Times  

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Jeremiah Williams scored 18 points in his first home game of the season and Rutgers used a stifling defense to lead the entire game and hand No. 13 BAYLOR 61 LAWRENCE, Kan. — Hunter Dickinson scored 15 points to lead a balanced attack as Kansas extended its home-winning streak to 18 games with a victory over Baylor. …

Rutgers visits Maryland following Young’s 31-point game
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Rutgers visits Maryland following Young’s 31-point game

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Maryland Terrapins College Park, Maryland; Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Terrapins -8; over/under is 128 BOTTOM LINE: Maryland takes on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights after Jahmir Young scored 31 points in Maryland’s 63-54 loss to the Michigan State Spartans. …

Rutgers faces conference foe No. 24 Illinois
1 year ago

Rutgers faces conference foe No. 24 Illinois

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Illinois Fighting Illini at Rutgers Scarlet Knights Piscataway, New Jersey; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Scarlet Knights -1; over/under is 135.5 BOTTOM LINE: Rutgers hosts No. Rutgers’ average of 5.8 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.8 more made shots on average than the 5.0 per game Illinois allows. Illinois scores 22.3 more points per game …

Rutgers Scarlet Knights face the No. 24 Illinois Fighting Illini on 5-game win streak
1 year ago

Rutgers Scarlet Knights face the No. 24 Illinois Fighting Illini on 5-game win streak

Associated Press  

Illinois Fighting Illini at Rutgers Scarlet Knights Piscataway, New Jersey; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Rutgers heads into a matchup with No. Rutgers’ average of 5.8 made 3-pointers per game this season is just 0.8 more made shots on average than the 5.0 per game Illinois gives up. TOP PERFORMERS: Aundre Hyatt averages 1.7 made 3-pointers per game for …

Rutgers and Maryland go for winning seasons in Big Ten regular-season finale
1 year, 1 month ago

Rutgers and Maryland go for winning seasons in Big Ten regular-season finale

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The last time Rutgers had a winning season was 2014 when Kyle Flood guided the Scarlet Knights to an 8-5 record. PLAYERS TO WATCH Maryland: Tagovailoa holds the Maryland career records for passing yards, passing touchdowns, total touchdowns, completions, completion percentage, passing efficiency and total offense. …

Rutgers rallies from 18 points down to beat Michigan State 27-24 behind Monangai’s 148 yards and TD
1 year, 2 months ago

Rutgers rallies from 18 points down to beat Michigan State 27-24 behind Monangai’s 148 yards and TD

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Kyle Monangai ran for 148 yards and had a go-ahead 21-yard touchdown run as the Scarlet Knights rallied from an 18-point fourth-quarter deficit to stun Michigan State 27—24 Saturday, denying Barnett his first win. On the ensuing kickoff Michigan State return man Tyrell Henry let the …

Rutgers will try to remain unbeaten at home when it plays host to Michigan State in a Big Ten game
1 year, 2 months ago

Rutgers will try to remain unbeaten at home when it plays host to Michigan State in a Big Ten game

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Michigan State at Rutgers, Saturday, noon ET Line: Rutgers by 4 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. KEY MATCHUP Michigan State’s passing game against Rutgers’ defense. FACTS & FIGURES The Spartans have an 0-3 record since suspending and later firing Mel Tucker, who was replaced by interim …

Wisconsin seeks to remain unbeaten in Big Ten play as it hosts Rutgers
1 year, 2 months ago

Wisconsin seeks to remain unbeaten in Big Ten play as it hosts Rutgers

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Wisconsin is attempting to remain the lone Big Ten West Division team that’s unbeaten in conference play heading into the Badgers’ showdown with Iowa next week. He has rushed for a pair of touchdowns in each of Wisconsin’s last two games, and he even caught a …

No. 2 Michigan starts slow but finishes strong in 31-7 win over Rutgers with Harbaugh on sideline
1 year, 3 months ago

No. 2 Michigan starts slow but finishes strong in 31-7 win over Rutgers with Harbaugh on sideline

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Michigan went ahead by 17 points on Mike Sainristil’s 71-yard interception return with 4:31 left in the third quarter, two plays after officials waved off a flag against the Wolverines. The Scarlet Knights took a 7-0 lead on the third snap of the game on Gavin …

Alexander tops 1,000 points, No. 9 Terps beat Rutgers 80-56
1 year, 11 months ago

Alexander tops 1,000 points, No. 9 Terps beat Rutgers 80-56

Associated Press  

— After Maryland used its pressing defense to open a big lead, the main question was whether Brinae Alexander would reach the 1,000-point mark for her career. Alexander surpassed that milestone in the second half, and she finished with a team-high 20 points to help the ninth-ranked Terrapins rout Rutgers 80-56 on Sunday. “We want to throw it to the …

Late 3-pointer sends Rutgers past No. 1 Purdue again, 65-64
1 year, 11 months ago

Late 3-pointer sends Rutgers past No. 1 Purdue again, 65-64

Associated Press  

— Last season, Cam Spencer could only dream about playing a part in Rutgers’ stunning upset over No. “It was one of the best games I’d ever seen,” Spencer said, referring to Ron Harper Jr.'s buzzer-beating half-court shot to beat Purdue in December 2021. But with Spencer, a grad transfer from Loyola, and a little help from his new friends, …

Hyatt, Spencer spark Rutgers past Sacred Heart 88-50
2 years, 1 month ago

Hyatt, Spencer spark Rutgers past Sacred Heart 88-50

Associated Press  

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Aundre Hyatt scored a career-high 19 points and Cam Spencer added 18 points, seven rebounds and six assists as Rutgers walloped Sacred Heart 88-50 Thursday to win its second straight game to start the season. The victory gave Steve Pikiell his 100th victory as head coach at Rutgers, the sixth coach in school history to reach 100 …

Beating Rutgers hasn’t come easy for No. 4 Michigan lately
2 years, 1 month ago

Beating Rutgers hasn’t come easy for No. 4 Michigan lately

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Scarlet Knights’ only chance to stay competitive is to slow down a player averaging 5.81 yards a carry in Big Ten games. The senior, who shifted to defense from wide receiver, may become the team’s top CB due to Gemon Green’s injuries from the melee …

No. 13 Wisconsin edges Rutgers 66-61, takes Big Ten lead
2 years, 9 months ago

No. 13 Wisconsin edges Rutgers 66-61, takes Big Ten lead

Associated Press  

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — While they weren’t the preseason favorite to win the Big Ten Conference, Wisconsin coach Greg Gard said that’s been his team’s goal since the start of the season. “This group has had a Big Ten championship in their sights since we started in the offseason,” Gard said Saturday night after Wisconsin took over first place with a …

Big Ten This Week: No. 13 Badgers out to avenge Rutgers loss
2 years, 9 months ago

Big Ten This Week: No. 13 Badgers out to avenge Rutgers loss

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Rutgers’ 73-65 victory over Wisconsin two weeks ago came during its stretch of four straight wins against ranked opponents. He joined ex-Hawkeye Luka Garza as the only two Big Ten men’s players in the past decade to score 20 or more points in seven straight …

Ivey, No. 5 Purdue end Rutgers’ run over ranked teams
2 years, 10 months ago

Ivey, No. 5 Purdue end Rutgers’ run over ranked teams

Associated Press  

— For Purdue coach Matt Painter, Jaden Ivey’s ability to break down the defense was the difference. 5 Purdue beat Rutgers 84-72 on Sunday, ending the Scarlet Knights’ recent run of success against ranked teams. It’s been working for us to go inside out.” Paul Mulcahy scored 15, Clifford Omoruyi added 14, Ron Harper Jr. had 12 points and Geo …

Rutgers tops No. 12 Illini for another win over Top 25 team
2 years, 10 months ago

Rutgers tops No. 12 Illini for another win over Top 25 team

Associated Press  

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Cliff Omoruyi had 15 points, 13 rebounds and a reverse alley-oop dunk in Rutgers’ game-breaking run as the Scarlet Knights beat No. 1 GONZAGA 86, PEPPERDINE 66 MALIBU, Calif. — Drew Timme scored 19 points, Chet Holmgren had 18 points and 17 rebounds and Andrew Nembhard added a career-high 14 assists to lead Gonzaga over Pepperdine. 5 …

Bubble Watch: Rutgers is the new Providence. Tell your friends
2 years, 10 months ago

Bubble Watch: Rutgers is the new Providence. Tell your friends

New York Times  

We didn’t remember it this way, but Providence actually got off to an OK start in the fall of 2016. Good news for Creighton, because this resume really can’t afford another bad loss – just the one, to Arizona State early in the season, is fine. Really inadvisable stuff from Oregon Saturday, especially considering it joins the Ducks’ two other …

Rutgers starts fast, rolls past Central Connecticut 79-48
2 years, 11 months ago

Rutgers starts fast, rolls past Central Connecticut 79-48

Associated Press  

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Clifford Omoruyi had 19 points and 12 rebounds and Rutgers built a 45-point lead early in the second half en route to a 79-48 victory over Central Connecticut on Saturday. The Scarlet Knights led 44-14 at halftime then went on a 20-5 run to open the second half before weary Central Connecticut found any consistency on offense. …

Rutgers plays for 1st time in 18 days, beats Maine 80-64
2 years, 11 months ago

Rutgers plays for 1st time in 18 days, beats Maine 80-64

Associated Press  

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Ron Harper Jr. scored 19 points, Clifford Omoruyi had 14 points and eight rebounds and Rutgers beat Maine 80-64 on Thursday. Aundre Hyatt gave Rutgers a 33-22 lead during an 11-0 run late in the first half and Maine trailed by double figures the rest of the game. Rutgers led by as many as 20 points in …

Wisconsin wins fifth straight, beats Rutgers, bowl eligible
3 years, 1 month ago

Wisconsin wins fifth straight, beats Rutgers, bowl eligible

Associated Press  

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Not only has Wisconsin put its horrid 1-3 start behind it, everything is suddenly within reach for the Badgers. Graham Mertz threw a season-high three touchdown passes and Wisconsin won its fifth straight game and become bowl eligible for the 20th straight year with a 52-3 victory over Rutgers on Saturday. Mertz’s touchdown passes covered 1-yard to …

Rutgers 3-0 for first time since 2012, beats Delaware 45-13
3 years, 3 months ago

Rutgers 3-0 for first time since 2012, beats Delaware 45-13

Associated Press  

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Three games into the season, Rutgers found its big-play offense. Noah Vedral threw for two touchdowns and Isaih Pacheco ran for two more as the Scarlet Knights defeated Delaware 45-13 Saturday for its first 3-0 start since 2012. “It’s the little things; the little things,” said Vedral, who was 21 of 25 for 323 yards. “I think …

Grimes helps No. 2 seed Houston rally past Rutgers, 63-60
3 years, 9 months ago

Grimes helps No. 2 seed Houston rally past Rutgers, 63-60

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Houston coach Kelvin Sampson wasn’t about to apologize for an ugly win over Rutgers on Sunday night. “On nights we shoot well, we look good, but there’s not a lot of teams that can play as poorly as we did and still win, and we’ve done that a lot.” Quentin Grimes led the Cougars’ comeback with 22 points, …

Rutgers faces Houston in Second Round
3 years, 9 months ago

Rutgers faces Houston in Second Round

Associated Press  

10 seed Rutgers vs. No. 2 seed Houston NCAA Tournament Second Round, Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis; Sunday, 6:10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: A trip to the Sweet 16 is on the line as Rutgers is taking on Houston. The Scarlet Knights have been led by Ron Harper Jr., who is averaging 15.2 points and 5.9 rebounds.ROCK-SOLID RON: Harper has connected …

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