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Rutgers' Cam Spencer (10) battles for a rebound against Michigan's Tarris Reed Jr. (32) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten men's tournament, Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Big Ten - Second Round - Game 2 (win) at Michigan State Spartans 3/10/2023

Mar. 09, 2023 01:36 PM EST

Penn State's Jalen Pickett (22) pulls up to score against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Gary M. Baranec)
Simpson's late and-1 FT help Rutgers beat Penn State 59-56

Feb. 26, 2023 09:04 PM EST

Spencer hits milestone as Rutgers beats Coppin State 90-57

Dec. 30, 2022 10:20 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Cam Spencer scored 17 points to top 1,000 for his career and Rutgers rolled to a 90-57 victory over Coppin State on Friday night. ...

Omoruyi's double-double leads Rutgers past Bucknell 85-50

Dec. 23, 2022 07:22 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Clifford Omoruyi had 17 points, 14 rebounds and six blocks, Caleb McConnell added 14 points and seven assists and Rutgers beat Bucknell 85-50...

Rutgers dominant in 81-57 win over Wake Forest

Dec. 17, 2022 02:24 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Caleb Spencer scored 15 points, Clifford Omoruyi had 14 points and nine rebounds and Rutgers defeated Wake Forest 81-57 on Saturday. ...

Davis, Ndefo help Seton Hall beat in-state rival Rutgers

Dec. 11, 2022 09:52 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Dre Davis scored 10 points and Seton Hall beat in-state rival Rutgers 45-43 Sunday night at the Garden State Hardwood Classic. ...

Rutgers' Paul Mulcahy, left, and Ohio State's Brice Sensabaugh scramble for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Holden beats buzzer with 3, No. 25 Ohio State edges Rutgers

By Jacob Benge Dec. 08, 2022 09:35 PM EST

Rutgers guard Caleb McConnell and forward Mawot Mag (3) react after a defensive stop against Indiana during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Rutgers beats No. 10 Indiana for 6th straight time, 63-48

By Tom Canavan Dec. 03, 2022 06:31 PM EST

Miami guard Jordan Miller (11) defends Rutgers guard Caleb McConnell (22) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Miami rallies to top Rogers 68-61 in ACC/Big Ten Challenge

Nov. 30, 2022 09:48 PM EST

Rutgers men's head coach Steve Pikiell speaks during Big Ten NCAA college basketball Media Days Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Rutgers looking for 3rd straight trip to NCAA Tournament

Oct. 19, 2022 03:06 PM EDT

Rutgers men's head coach Steve Pikiell speaks during Big Ten NCAA college basketball Media Days Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Purdue back near Big Ten top? Portal makes predictions tough

By Patrick Donnelly Oct. 11, 2022 09:16 PM EDT

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

Auburn guard Allen Flanigan (22) drives around Texas A&M guard Wade Taylor IV (4) during the first half of an NCAA men's college basketball Southeastern Conference tournament game, Friday, March 11, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Big 12 - First Round - Game 2 (win) at Iowa State Cyclones 3/11/2022

Mar. 11, 2022 01:00 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...

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

Rutgers center Clifford Omoruyi (11) blocks a shot by Illinois center Kofi Cockburn (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Rutgers downs No. 12 Illinois, 4th straight vs ranked team

By Tom Canavan Feb. 16, 2022 09:30 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

Michigan State forward Marcus Bingham Jr. (30) drives to the basket against Rutgers center Clifford Omoruyi (11) and guard Geo Baker (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Rutgers blows past No. 13 Michigan State 84-63

By Matt Sugam Feb. 05, 2022 06:39 PM EST