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Notre Dame players celebrate after defeating Rutgers 89-87 in double overtime in a First Four game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, early Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Notre Dame beats Rutgers in double-OT to cap First Four

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 17, 2022 12:29 AM 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

Ron Harper Jr. scores 15, Rutgers holds off Penn State 59-58

By Tom Canavan Mar. 06, 2022 02:39 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — After squandering a 15-point second-half half lead against Penn State, Rutgers did what it has done all season and found a way to win at home...

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

The Wisconsin bench reacts after a 3-point basket against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
No. 13 Wisconsin edges Rutgers 66-61, takes Big Ten lead

By Tom Canavan Feb. 26, 2022 08:34 PM EST

Rutgers guard Paul Mulcahy (4) takes a shot as Michigan guard Eli Brooks (55) falls during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Despite 2 straight losses, Rutgers ready for NCAA run

By Tom Canavan Feb. 24, 2022 05:39 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

Wisconsin's Tyler Wahl (5) looses possession of the ball against Rutgers' Ron Harper (24) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Madison, Wis. Rutgers won 73-65. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Rutgers tops No. 14 Wisconsin, 3rd win in row over T25 team

By Steve Megargee Feb. 12, 2022 04:33 PM EST

Rutgers forward Ron Harper Jr. (24) shoots over Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell (32) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. Rutgers won 66-64. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Rutgers scores last 10 points to stun No. 16 Ohio St 66-64

By Tom Canavan Feb. 09, 2022 09:48 PM 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

Minnesota guard Payton Willis steals the ball away from Rutgers guard Ron Harper Jr. (24) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
With 3 starters out, Gophers beat Scarlet Knights 68-65

Jan. 22, 2022 02:45 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

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...

Seton Hall players celebrate with after winning an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers at the Prudential Center, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Newark, N.J. Seton Hall won 77-63. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
Aiken, Rhoden lead No. 23 Seton Hall past rival Rutgers

By Matt Sugam Dec. 12, 2021 10:12 PM EST

Purdue guard Eric Hunter Jr. (2) drives to the basket against Rutgers guard Jalen Miller (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Harper connects at buzzer, Rutgers shocks No. 1 Purdue 70-68

By Matt Sugam Dec. 09, 2021 09:39 PM EST

Rutgers' Geo Baker (0) shoots over DePaul's Brandon Johnson (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Mark Black)
Rutgers Scarlet Knights at DePaul Blue Demons 11/18/2021

Nov. 18, 2021 09:34 PM EST

Harper Jr., Baker lead Rutgers over NJIT 75-61

Nov. 16, 2021 09:05 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Ron Harper Jr. had 20 points and a career-high 13 rebounds to lead Rutgers to a 75-61 victory over NJIT on Tuesday night. ...

Rutgers needs overtime to hold off Lehigh 73-70

By Matt Sugam Nov. 10, 2021 09:34 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Steve Pikiell thinks the question of whether center Cliff Omoruyi can fill the void left by Myles Johnson can be put to rest. ...