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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

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

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 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. ...

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

Roy Harper Jr. scores 23, Rutgers holds off Clemson, 74-64

Nov. 30, 2021 11:43 PM EST
PESCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Ron Harper Jr. scored 23 points and snared nine rebounds as Rutgers held off Clemson, 74-64 in a Big Ten/ACC Challenge game on Tuesday...

Fernandes beats buzzer, UMass rallies past Rutgers 85-83

Nov. 27, 2021 05:17 PM EST
AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — Noah Fernandes hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer, giving UMass a stunning 85-83 victory over Rutgers on Saturday. After...