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Rutgers forward Ron Harper Jr. (24) shoots over Iowa forward Filip Rebraca (0) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 11, 2022. Iowa defeated Rutgers 84-74. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Hottest hand in the land: Kiss leads Bryant into First Four

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 15, 2022 03:58 PM EDT

Iowa forward Keegan Murray (15) grabs a rebound over Rutgers forward Ron Harper Jr. (24) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Murray leads No. 24 Iowa past Rutgers in Big Ten Tournament

By Mark Ambrogi Mar. 11, 2022 04:42 PM EST

Rutgers center Clifford Omoruyi (11) shoots while being defended by Indiana forward Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Harper's 3-pointer with 2.1 left gets Rutgers past Indiana

Mar. 02, 2022 09:52 PM EST

Michigan interim head coach Phil Martelli watches from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Michigan, without suspended Howard, beats Rutgers 71-62

Feb. 23, 2022 09:15 PM EST

Purdue guard Jaden Ivey (23) reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Ivey, No. 5 Purdue end Rutgers' run over ranked teams

By Mark Ambrogi Feb. 20, 2022 08:17 PM EST

Michigan head coach Juwan Howard calls a play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue, Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Michigan-Ohio State rivalry takes Big Ten center stage

By Michael Marot Feb. 11, 2022 05:33 AM EST

Rutgers guard Paul Mulcahy (4) makes a jump shot against Nebraska in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/John Peterson)
Rutgers rallies, hand Nebraska its 8th straight loss, 63-61

Jan. 29, 2022 09:48 PM EST

Maryland forward Qudus Wahab (33) grabs a rebound against Rutgers guard Paul Mulcahy (4) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J. Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. Maryland won 68-60. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Ayala, Russell backcourt dooms Rutgers in Maryland win

Jan. 25, 2022 10:39 PM EST

Rutgers forward Oskar Palmquist (1) makes a diving attempt to keep the ball in bounds during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Iowa on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Harper gives Rutgers 48-46 win over Iowa

Jan. 19, 2022 11:13 PM EST

Rutgers rides Harper's 31 points to 70-59 win over Maryland

Jan. 15, 2022 04:54 PM EST
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Ron Harper Jr. scored a career-high 31 points shooting 6 for 8 from 3-point range and Rutgers turned it around in the second half to beat...

Rutgers Clifford Omoruyi (11) puts up a shot from the baseline against Penn State's John Harrar (21) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan 11, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Gary M. Baranec)
Balanced Penn State cruises in 66-49 victory over Rutgers

Jan. 11, 2022 08:55 PM EST

Ron Harper Jr. keys Rutgers in rout of Nebraska, 93-65

Jan. 08, 2022 04:42 PM EST
Ron Harper Jr. scored 29 points and led five players in double-figure scoring as Rutgers routed Nebraska 93-65 for its fourth straight win Saturday. ...

Michigan forward Caleb Houstan (22) is fouled by Rutgers guard Paul Mulcahy (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Rutgers ends 87-year winless streak against Michigan

Jan. 04, 2022 09:28 PM EST

Rutgers starts fast, rolls past Central Connecticut 79-48

Jan. 01, 2022 07:22 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — 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...

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

Dec. 30, 2021 03:31 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Ron Harper Jr. scored 19 points, Clifford Omoruyi had 14 points and eight rebounds and Rutgers beat Maine 80-64 on Thursday. ...

FILE - In this March 19, 2021, file photo, Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell claps during the first half of a men's college basketball game against Clemson in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Indianapolis. Rutgers of the Big Ten Conference made the NCAA Tournament last season for the first time since 1991. The Scarlet Knights defeated Clemson in the opening round of the tournament and lost to Houston in the second round. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Rutgers: High hopes after ending NCAA Tournament drought

By Tom Canavan Oct. 20, 2021 02:10 PM EDT

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo yells from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Henry scores 20, No. 23 Michigan State beats No. 15 Rutgers

By Larry Lage Jan. 05, 2021 11:30 PM EST