MATT SUGAM
Seton Hall's Myles Powell reacts after sinking a basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against St. John's in Newark, N.J., Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020. Seton Hall defeated St. John's 81-65. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Powell scores 18, No. 16 Seton Hall rolls past St. John's

By Matt Sugam Feb. 23, 2020 05:43 PM EST
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — In the week since coach Kevin Willard challenged Seton Hall

Rutgers forward Akwasi Yeboah (1) shoots as Michigan guard Franz Wagner (21) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Simpson, Wagner spark Michigan to 60-52 victory over Rutgers

By Matt Sugam Feb. 19, 2020 09:24 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Juwan Howard refers to Zavier Simpson as the Tom Brady

Rutgers overcomes 18-point deficit, beats Northwestern in OT

By Matt Sugam Feb. 09, 2020 09:18 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — The typically media-friendly and regular interview

Rutgers's Caleb McConnell (22) drives past Michigan's Brandon Johns Jr. (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in New York. Michigan won 69-63. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Michigan wins 10th in a row at Garden, beats No. 25 Rutgers

By Matt Sugam Feb. 01, 2020 07:19 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Brandon Johns Jr. left Madison Square Garden with a black eye,

Rutgers guard Geo Baker (0) shoots a 3-pointer with Purdue guard Nojel Eastern (20) defending during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
No. 25 Rutgers holds on to beat Purdue 70-63

By Matt Sugam Jan. 28, 2020 10:39 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, NJ (AP) — Steve Pikiell will get a reprieve from the emails about

No. 24 Rutgers tops Nebraska 75-72 on Baker's 3-pointer

Matt Sugam Jan. 25, 2020 04:58 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, NJ (AP) — Geo Baker hit a 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds left to send

Rutgers' historic Big Ten start continues, beats Minnesota

By Matt Sugam Jan. 19, 2020 05:51 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell doesn’t want to talk about

Rutgers forward Akwasi Yeboah, left, shoots over Penn State guard Izaiah Brockington during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Michael Owens)
Harper scores 22 to help Rutgers beat No. 20 Penn State

Matt Sugam Jan. 07, 2020 09:55 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers' season of expectations is off to a historic

Young, Mulcahy lead Rutgers in 94-49 romp over Caldwell

By Matt Sugam Dec. 30, 2019 09:06 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, NJ (AP) — Steve Pikiell bristled at the idea that playing a

Rutgers forward Shaq Carter (13) celebrates with the Garden State Hardwood Classic trophy after Rutgers upset Seton Hall in an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. Rutgers defeated Seton Hall 68-48. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Rutgers beats No. 22 Seton Hall, Pirates star Powell injured

By Matt Sugam Dec. 14, 2019 06:49 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Seton Hall star Myles Powell sat out the second half

Wisconsin forward Nate Reuvers (35) dunks on Rutgers forward Shaq Carter (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Baker Bounces Back, Rutgers Beats Wisconsin 72-65

By Matt Sugam Dec. 11, 2019 09:12 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Coming off his worst outing of the season, Geo Baker

Baker, Harper Jr. Lead Rutgers Past UMass

By Matt Sugam Nov. 29, 2019 04:21 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers came into a season with high expectations but

Johnson, Harper lead Rutgers past NJIT 85-58

By Matt Sugam Nov. 26, 2019 09:10 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Both Myles Johnson and the Rutgers defense had breakout

Florida A&M guard Kamron Reaves (2) battles Seton Hall guard Shavar Reynolds (33) for a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Sarah Stier)
Myles Powell leads No. 13 Seton Hall past Florida A&M 87-51

By Matt Sugam Nov. 23, 2019 02:28 PM EST
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Myles Powell yelled “smile a little bit” to Seton Hall

Texas forward Jericho Sims (20) passes around California forward Lars Thiemann (21) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the 2K Empire Classic, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
No. 22 Texas beats Cal in 2K Empire Classic consolation

By Matt Sugam Nov. 22, 2019 07:16 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Coach Shaka Smart wanted to see No. 22 Texas rebound after

McConnell, Yeboah lead Rutgers past Stephen F. Austin 69-57

By Matt Sugam Nov. 20, 2019 09:46 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — After giving up 80 points in Saturday’s loss to St.

Ron Harper Jr. leads Rutgers past Drexel, 62-57

By Matt Sugam Nov. 13, 2019 10:48 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Steve Pikiell isn’t concerned when it comes to his team

Seton Hall center Ike Obiagu (21) is fouled by Stony Brook guard Jordan Mckenzie (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in South Orange, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
No. 12 Seton Hall loses Powell, beats Stony Brook 74-57

By Matt Sugam Nov. 09, 2019 05:04 PM EST
SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. (AP) — Seton Hall welcomed back its coach, but lost Myles

Balanced attack leads Rutgers past Bryant 73-71

By Matt Sugam Nov. 07, 2019 09:33 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — The most anticipated season in more than a decade

Seton Hall guard Myles Powell (13) goes to the basket against Wagner guard Atiba Taylor during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, in South Orange, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Powell scores 27, leads No. 12 Seton Hall past Wagner 105-71

By Matt Sugam Nov. 05, 2019 09:09 PM EST
SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. (AP) — Seton Hall cruised to victory in the absence of coach