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Minnesota's Eric Curry, left, lays up a shot as Rutgers' Cliff Omoruyi (5) watches in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 6, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Young's 23 points leads Rutgers past Minnesota 77-70 in OT

By Dave Campbell Mar. 06, 2021 02:58 PM EST

Michigan Wolverines guard Franz Wagner (21) drives on Rutgers guard Paul Mulcahy (4) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Michigan Wolverines 2/18/2021

Feb. 18, 2021 09:26 PM EST

Northwestern's Boo Buie (0) defends against Rutgers' Caleb McConnell (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Johnson, Harper push No. 25 Rutgers past Northwestern, 64-50

By Matt Sugam Feb. 13, 2021 07:16 PM EST

Rutgers center Myles Johnson (15) shoots as Minnesota forward Brandon Johnson (23) and center Liam Robbins (0) defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Baker lifts Rutgers to 4th straight win 76-72 over Minnesota

Feb. 04, 2021 11:43 PM EST

Rutgers guard Ron Harper Jr. (24) reacts to his team's defeat of Indiana in an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Rutgers holds on for 1st win at Indiana, edge Hoosiers 74-70

Jan. 24, 2021 02:45 PM EST

Jones, Brockington help Penn St. to 1st Big Ten win, 75-67

Jan. 21, 2021 09:47 PM EST
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (AP) — Izaiah Brockington and Myreon Jones scored 17 points apiece, Jones making three clinching free throws in the waning seconds, and...

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

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon (3) shoots against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
No. 10 Iowa wins 77-75 as free throws cost No. 14 Rutgers

By Matt Sugam Jan. 02, 2021 04:42 PM EST

Iowa center Luka Garza reacts after making a 3-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State, Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 105-77. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Big Ten: Timme-Garza matchup key in Gonzaga-Iowa showdown

By Eric Olson Dec. 17, 2020 01:50 AM EST

Rutgers center Cliff Omoruyi dunks on Maryland during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Harper carries No. 19 Rutgers past Maryland 74-60 in Big Ten

By David Ginsburg Dec. 14, 2020 08:22 PM EST

Rutgers center Myles Johnson (15) is fouled by Syracuse forward Alan Griffin (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Harper scores 26 to lead No. 21 Rutgers past Syracuse, 79-69

By Matt Sugam Dec. 09, 2020 12:22 AM EST

Harper, Young and Mathis lead No. 24 Rutgers past Hofstra

By Matt Sugam Nov. 29, 2020 06:26 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers has picked up where it left off before the coronavirus ended its season last spring — pushing hard for a long-elusive NCAA...

Rutgers guard Ron Harper Jr. (24) dunks over Sacred Heart forward Matas Spokas (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Omouryi has big debut, No. 24 Rutgers beats Sacred Heart

By Matt Sugam Nov. 25, 2020 09:07 PM EST

FILE - Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell directs his team against Illinois during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., in this Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, file photo. Rutgers won 72-57. Rutgers is heading into the basketball season with its first preseason ranking since 1978-79. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Rutgers ranked for 1st time entering season since 1978-79

By Tom Canavan Nov. 10, 2020 12:50 PM EST

Penn State's Izaiah Brockington (12) drives to the basket on Rutgers Caleb McConnell (22) and Paul Mulcahy (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Gary M. Baranec)
Dread's late 3 lifts No. 16 Penn State over Rutgers

By Travis Johnson Feb. 26, 2020 09:25 PM EST

Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell yells to his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Potter leads Wisconsin in 79-71 win over Rutgers

Feb. 23, 2020 03:14 PM EST

Illinois center Kofi Cockburn (21) is fouled by Rutgers center Myles Johnson (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Harper scores 27, Rutgers beats No. 22 Illinois 72-57

By Tom Canavan Feb. 15, 2020 06:52 PM EST

Rutgers center Myles Johnson (15) goes up for a shot against Maryland forward Jalen Smith (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
No. 9 Maryland holds off Rutgers 56-51 for 5th straight win

By David Ginsburg Feb. 04, 2020 09:18 PM EST

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 No. 24 Rutgers past Nebraska 75-72 Saturday to raise the Scarlet Knights' home...

Rutgers center Myles Johnson (15) grabs a rebound in front of Iowa center Luka Garza during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 19 Iowa holds off No. 24 Rutgers, 85-80

Jan. 22, 2020 11:37 PM EST