It wasn't pretty for Rutgers, but it was effective. It was gritty, it was physical, at times it was ugly, but it was also a defensive clinic. In a defensive battle, the Scarlet Knights secured a 48-46 win over Iowa, Wednesday night in Piscataway, NJ. Ron Harper Jr., after the game said it best: "That was an old-fashioned Rutgers win." Iowa came into this game … [Read more...] about Rutgers grinds out a huge win over Iowa
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Rutgers must take care of business at home to keep NCAA Tournament hopes
Rutgers, after a 5-5 overall start to their season, have won five of their last six games. It's that time of year on the college basketball calendar where everyone looks at the quadrant system. Teams are beginning to position themselves for the stretch run to March Madness, including the Scarlet Knights. Rutgers is set to host five Quad 1 opponents among its final … [Read more...] about Rutgers must take care of business at home to keep NCAA Tournament hopes
Rutgers scores emphatic Big Ten win over short-handed Michigan
Rutgers took it to Michigan from the opening tipoff and never looked back. Geo Baker scored 27 points and Ron Harper Jr. contributed a 20-point effort to lead Rutgers to a 75-67 win over Michigan, Tuesday night in Piscataway, New Jersey. The win snapped an 87-year winless streak against Michigan (7-6, 1-2 Big Ten). That covers a 15-game series that began December 20, … [Read more...] about Rutgers scores emphatic Big Ten win over short-handed Michigan
March Madness: The 2021 NCAA Tournament is set
Let the madness begin! It's that special time of year again for fans of college basketball, it's March Madness! It felt good to sit back and watch the Selection Sunday show. The tournament tips off this Thursday with the First Four, while the first round begins Friday. With the field of 68 teams set, it's time to look at your brackets and smile at them -- until … [Read more...] about March Madness: The 2021 NCAA Tournament is set
Rutgers is getting an early peak at March Madness
Rutgers, picked to finish 12th in the Big Ten, is very much in contention for the NCAA Tournament. Rutgers could find themselves in the NCAA Tournament this year. Yes, I’m seriously talking about Rutgers, the men’s college basketball team. This is not a drill. If Rutgers and the NCAA Tournament don’t sound like they go together in a sentence, well, it’s because … [Read more...] about Rutgers is getting an early peak at March Madness