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

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— 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 Baker 11 points for Rutgers. We made enough tonight.’ The Boilermakers closed the first half with a 9-1 run to take a 45-36 lead, then opened the second half by scoring the first 11 points. BIG PICTURE Rutgers: The Scarlet Knights saw their string of four consecutive victories over ranked opponents end — they beat Michigan State, Ohio State, Wisconsin and Illinois during that streak.

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

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

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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 …

Kaufman-Renn takes over in second half as No. 13 Purdue beats NC State 71-61
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Kaufman-Renn takes over in second half as No. 13 Purdue beats NC State 71-61

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! SAN DIEGO — Trey Kaufman-Renn scored 15 of his 22 points points in the second half and Camden Heide added 15 for No. 13 Purdue, which beat N.C. State 71-61 on Thursday in the opening game of the Rady Children’s Invitational. Takeaways N.C. State: The …

Kaufman-Renn takes over in second half as No. 13 Purdue beats NC State 71-61
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Kaufman-Renn takes over in second half as No. 13 Purdue beats NC State 71-61

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! SAN DIEGO — Trey Kaufman-Renn scored 15 of his 22 points points in the second half and Camden Heide added 15 for No. 13 Purdue, which beat N.C. State 71-61 on Thursday in the opening game of the Rady Children’s Invitational. Takeaways N.C. State: The …

Michigan State tops Purdue 24-17, win away from being bowl eligible in Jonathan Smith’s 1st season
1 month ago

Michigan State tops Purdue 24-17, win away from being bowl eligible in Jonathan Smith’s 1st season

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! EAST LANSING, Mich. — Aidan Chiles threw for two scores in the first half to build a three-touchdown lead and Michigan State held on to beat Purdue 24-17 on Friday night. With a chance to drive for a game-tying touchdown midway through the fourth quarter, Hudson …

Wisconsin battles to 76-75 OT win over No. 3 Purdue, securing spot in Big Ten championship game
9 months, 1 week ago

Wisconsin battles to 76-75 OT win over No. 3 Purdue, securing spot in Big Ten championship game

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MINNEAPOLIS — Max Klesmit made a runner in the lane with 4.8 seconds to play in overtime and Wisconsin beat Big Ten Tournament top-seed Purdue 76-75 on Saturday for a spot in the conference championship game. The reigning Big Ten player of the year was limited by foul trouble in the first half and missed a crucial free throw late …

No. 3 Purdue hangs on to beat Michigan State 67-62 in Big Ten quarterfinals
9 months, 1 week ago

No. 3 Purdue hangs on to beat Michigan State 67-62 in Big Ten quarterfinals

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MINNEAPOLIS — Zach Edey had 29 points and 12 rebounds for third-ranked Purdue, and the Boilermakers recovered from a blown 12-point lead to beat Michigan State 67-62 in a hard-nosed quarterfinal game in the Big Ten Tournament on Friday. The Boilermakers are two wins away from matching Michigan State as the only Big Ten program to win both the outright …

Purdue Boilermakers play in Big Ten Tournament against the Michigan State Spartans
9 months, 1 week ago

Purdue Boilermakers play in Big Ten Tournament against the Michigan State Spartans

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Michigan State Spartans vs. Purdue Boilermakers Minneapolis; Friday, 12 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Boilermakers -7; over/under is 143 BOTTOM LINE: No. Purdue averages 84.2 points, 18.3 more per game than the 65.9 Michigan State allows. Michigan State averages 73.5 points per game, 3.3 more …

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

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

Maryland faces Rutgers in Big Ten Tournament

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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: …

No. 2 Purdue visits No. 13 Illinois after Domask’s 31-point outing
9 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 2 Purdue visits No. 13 Illinois after Domask’s 31-point outing

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Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini Champaign, Illinois; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Illinois ranks second in the Big Ten with 38.3 points per game in the paint led by Domask averaging 7.4. Purdue averages 8.5 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.5 more made shots on average than the 6.0 per game Illinois allows. LAST 10 GAMES: …

Edey leads No. 2 Purdue past Michigan State 80-74 to clinch share of 2nd straight Big Ten title
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Edey leads No. 2 Purdue past Michigan State 80-74 to clinch share of 2nd straight Big Ten title

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— Zach Edey had 32 points and 11 rebounds, Braden Smith added 23 points and nine boards, and No. 2 Purdue beat Michigan State 80-74 on Saturday night to clinch a share of the Big Ten regular-season championship. They’ve done things the right way.” The last Big Ten team to win back-to-back outright regular-season titles was Ohio State in 2006 …

Edey leads No. 2 Purdue against Michigan State
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Edey leads No. 2 Purdue against Michigan State

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Michigan State Spartans at Purdue Boilermakers West Lafayette, Indiana; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Boilermakers -9.5; over/under is 144.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. Michigan State is the leader in the Big Ten scoring 15.0 fast break points per game. Michigan State averages 6.5 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.1 fewer made shots on average than the 7.6 per …

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

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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 …

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

Rutgers hosts Maryland after Young’s 20-point showing

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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
10 months ago

Maryland visits Rutgers after Young’s 20-point showing

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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 …

Zach Edey scores 25 points on near-perfect shooting, No. 3 Purdue routs Rutgers 96-68
10 months ago

Zach Edey scores 25 points on near-perfect shooting, No. 3 Purdue routs Rutgers 96-68

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— Zach Edey scored 25 points on near-perfect shooting, Camden Heide added a career-high 18 and No. Purdue coach Matt Painter said Heide gave the team a big lift, especially with his 11 points in the first half. “We’re one of the best defensive teams in the country and today we didn’t have any answers,” Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell said. …

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

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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. …

No. 2 Purdue wins 75-69 at No. 6 Wisconsin for 7th consecutive victory
10 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 2 Purdue wins 75-69 at No. 6 Wisconsin for 7th consecutive victory

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MADISON, Wis. — Purdue’s inside-outside combination of Zach Edey and Braden Smith is a tough matchup for the Boilermakers’ opponents. But then, you’ve also got to game-plan for Braden Smith and his ability to pass, because they both make other people better.” Lance Jones scored 20 points for Purdue, which took the lead for good midway through the first half …

Mikulasikova, McMahon help No. 12 Ohio State women hold off Purdue 71-68
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Mikulasikova, McMahon help No. 12 Ohio State women hold off Purdue 71-68

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— Rebeka Mikulasikova scored 15 points, Cotie McMahon was two assists shy of a triple-double and No. 12 Ohio State held on to defeat Purdue 71-68 on Sunday. After Ohio State’s Celeste Taylor missed two free throws with six seconds to go, the Boilermakers, without a timeout, couldn’t get a good final look. Ohio State was 8 of 14 with …

Trey Kaufman-Renn’s breakout night helps No. 1 Purdue hold off No. 9 Illinois 83-78
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Trey Kaufman-Renn’s breakout night helps No. 1 Purdue hold off No. 9 Illinois 83-78

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— If his team was going to lose, coach Brad Underwood wanted to make sure it was someone other than Zach Edey who beat Illinois on Friday night. You have to try to make other players beat you and I think there’s some risk with that and we saw that tonight.” Kaufman-Renn made eight of 12 shots, including a rare …

Domask leads No. 9 Illinois against No. 1 Purdue
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Domask leads No. 9 Illinois against No. 1 Purdue

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Illinois Fighting Illini at Purdue Boilermakers West Lafayette, Indiana; Friday, 8:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Boilermakers -10.5; over/under is 154 BOTTOM LINE: No. Purdue averages 8.4 made 3-pointers per game, 2.2 more made shots than the 6.2 per game Illinois allows. TOP PERFORMERS: Fletcher Loyer averages 1.9 made 3-pointers per game for the Boilermakers, scoring 11.3 points while shooting …

With Edey leading the way, No. 1 Purdue ends Maryland’s 19-game home winning streak 67-53
11 months, 3 weeks ago

With Edey leading the way, No. 1 Purdue ends Maryland’s 19-game home winning streak 67-53

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— Zach Edey had 23 points and 12 rebounds, and No. Dalton Knecht scored 15 and Tobe Awaka collected 10 points and 11 rebounds as the Volunteers won their sixth straight game and 10th straight home game dating to last season. 9 Illinois to a win over Northwestern in the Illini’s second game without suspended star Terrance Shannon Jr. Justin …

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 …

Edey’s 30 helps No. 5 Purdue hold off Penn State in Big Ten
1 year, 9 months ago

Edey’s 30 helps No. 5 Purdue hold off Penn State in Big Ten

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Zach Edey draped the net around his neck and had no plans to relinquish it until whenever coach Matt Painter asked for it. 5 Purdue hung on to beat Penn State 67-65 in the Big Ten Tournament championship game Sunday. “We’re fighters, man,” Penn State star Jalen Pickett said. We’re going to try and figure something out and …

Gillis scores 20 as Purdue beats Rutgers in Big Ten tourney
1 year, 9 months ago

Gillis scores 20 as Purdue beats Rutgers in Big Ten tourney

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Zach Edey was surrounded inside, and freshmen Braden Smith and Fletcher Loyer were in the middle of a rough day. Gillis had 20 points on 7-for-8 shooting, and the Boilermakers held off Rutgers for a rugged 70-65 victory in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals on Friday. “These guys right here stepped up and made big shots,” coach Matt …

No. 7 Iowa outlasts Purdue 69-58 in B10 quarterfinal
1 year, 9 months ago

No. 7 Iowa outlasts Purdue 69-58 in B10 quarterfinal

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MINNEAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark had 12 of her 22 points in the fourth quarter to lead seventh-ranked Iowa past Purdue 69-58 after a sluggish start in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament on Friday. Clark, the preseason All-Big Ten Player of the Year and the nation’s second-leading scorer, missed 10 of her first 14 shots and picked up a …

Smith’s 3-pointer lifts Purdue women over Wisconsin, 57-55
1 year, 9 months ago

Smith’s 3-pointer lifts Purdue women over Wisconsin, 57-55

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MINNEAPOLIS — Jayla Smith’s 3-pointer with 4.1 seconds remaining gave Purdue a 57-55 win over Wisconsin on Thursday in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament after the Boilermakers rallied from an 18-point deficit. Maty Wilke hit her fifth 3-pointer for Wisconsin with 10.8 seconds left but Smith finished with the game-winner after Jeanae Terry drove and kicked the …

Edey scores 38 as No. 1 Purdue beats Michigan State 77-61
1 year, 10 months ago

Edey scores 38 as No. 1 Purdue beats Michigan State 77-61

Associated Press  

— Zach Edey scored a career-high 38 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, helping No. 1 Purdue beat Michigan State 77-61 on Sunday. Edey, who had 32 points and 17 rebounds in a 64-63 win at Michigan State on Jan. 16, stood in their way once again. When Michigan State went on a 7-0 run to close to 53-43, Edey made …

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

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— 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, …

Newman scores 18 as No. 1 Purdue beats Florida A&M 82-49
1 year, 11 months ago

Newman scores 18 as No. 1 Purdue beats Florida A&M 82-49

Associated Press  

— Purdue guard Brandon Newman gave himself a lift with his defense. “When you are playing well as a team defensively you get more energy,” Purdue center Zach Edey said. “He’s out there blocking shots and looking like LeBron chasing guys down.” Purdue coach Matt Painter said Newman’s shooting and defense were big. When he starts forcing things, he puts …

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

Rutgers uses 2nd half to smackdown Columbia 75-35

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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 …

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

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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 …

Purdue seeking to beat Wisconsin for first time since 2003
2 years, 2 months ago

Purdue seeking to beat Wisconsin for first time since 2003

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Purdue is chasing its first five-game winning streak since 2007 and would be alone in first place in the Big Ten West for at least a week. Purdue is ranked fifth in the Big Ten in run defense but has lost 15 straight in this series …

Spoilermakers: Purdue stifles No. 21 Minnesota for 20-10 win
2 years, 2 months ago

Spoilermakers: Purdue stifles No. 21 Minnesota for 20-10 win

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Purdue has made a habit of these upsets of Top 25 teams under Jeff Brohm. Devin Mockobee rushed for 112 yards and a late touchdown to pad Purdue’s lead, and the Boilermakers’ defense fueled yet another takedown of a ranked opponent in a 20-10 victory over No. They normally don’t beat themselves.” The Gophers made it a little …

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 …

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 …

Davis scores 37 in No. 23 Badgers’ win over No. 3 Purdue
2 years, 11 months ago

Davis scores 37 in No. 23 Badgers’ win over No. 3 Purdue

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— Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis was hungry Monday night. Davis had plenty of help from other Badgers, too: Brad Davison scored 15 points and made two crucial 3s in the final four minutes and coach Greg Gard took a page out of Purdue’s playbook by playing a physical, harassing style and winning inside. It looked as if Purdue had finally …

No. 23 Wisconsin tops No. 3 Purdue behind Davis’ 37 points
2 years, 11 months ago

No. 23 Wisconsin tops No. 3 Purdue behind Davis’ 37 points

Associated Press  

— Johnny Davis scored a career-high 37 points on Monday night to give No. Purdue’s Zach Edey took advantage of his size by scoring 24 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, while Jaden Ivey added 14 points. Ivey opened the second half by scoring eight straight points to help Purdue to a 34-32 lead. 9 ARIZONA 95, WASHINGTON 75 TUSCON, Ariz. …

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 …

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 …

No. 18 Badgers try to bounce back against Eastern Michigan
3 years, 3 months ago

No. 18 Badgers try to bounce back against Eastern Michigan

Associated Press  

Eastern Michigan at No. Wisconsin lost its season opener 16-10 to Penn State because it had three scoreless drives inside the Nittany Lions’ 10-yard line. Eastern Michigan scored in all 28 of its trips inside an opponent’s 20-yard line last year to rank first among all FBS teams in red-zone efficiency. PLAYERS TO WATCH Eastern Michigan: QBs Ben Bryant and …

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