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
3 Takeaways from Rutgers 61-14 win over Temple
If Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano falling to the turf while running out of the tunnel was the low point of this day, it was a good day. The 55-year Schiano, and hopefully the tv cameraperson he ran into, are alright. And Rutgers, playing in front of a sellout home crowd, won their season opener. The Scarlet Knights rolled to a 61-14 win over Temple, Saturday afternoon … [Read more...] about 3 Takeaways from Rutgers 61-14 win over Temple
Rutgers football season opener vs Temple postponed
Rutgers football will not open their season on Thursday. According to multiple reports, the Scarlet Knights and Temple will instead play match up on Saturday. Flooding in and around the central New Jersey campus due to Tropical Storm Ida leading to the decision to delay the game till the weekend. On Wednesday night, the tristate area was hit hard by record amounts of … [Read more...] about Rutgers football season opener vs Temple postponed