Rutgers Scarlet Knights
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)
Iowa Hawkeyes at Rutgers Scarlet Knights 1/19/2022

Jan. 19, 2022 11:16 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 coach Juwan Howard taps his son, guard Jace Howard, on the shoulder during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Michigan Wolverines at Rutgers Scarlet Knights 1/4/2022

Jan. 08, 2022 09:46 AM 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...

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

Seton Hall players celebrate with students after the team defeated Texas in an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
No. 23 Seton Hall edges No. 7 Texas 64-60 for 2nd top-10 win

By Tom Canavan Dec. 09, 2021 09:28 PM EST

Illinois' Trent Frazier (1) dribbles as Rutgers' Paul Mulcahy defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio)
Plummer, Cockburn lead Illinois past Rutgers 86-51

Dec. 03, 2021 09:33 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...

Jenkins hits late 3, lifts Lafayette over Rutgers 53-51

Nov. 22, 2021 09:23 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Kyle Jenkins made a deep 3-pointer with 2.1 seconds remaining and Lafayette collected its first win with a 53-51 victory over Rutgers...

Rutgers' Aundre Hyatt (5) flies over DePaul's Yor Anei (10) as the two tumble to the floor while going after the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Mark Black)
DePaul continues winning ways against Big Ten; beats Rutgers

Nov. 18, 2021 11:12 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. ...