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Rutgers men's basketball's free fall continues in 18-point home loss against Purdue

The ship just keeps sinking for the Rutgers men’s basketball team as the Scarlet Knights (8-8, 1-4) fell to Purdue 68-50 Thursday night. The loss marked their third straight, all in Big Ten play. With perhaps the highest expectations in program history coming into the season, the train feels like it’s now off the tracks for Rutgers.Jan 10

Ace Bailey's 39 points not enough in Rutgers men's basketball's defeat to Indiana

Rutgers men’s basketball has dominated Indiana in recent years to the tune of 9 wins in the last 11 meetings, but the Hoosiers (11-3, 2-1) flipped the script Thursday night with an 84-74 victory over the Scarlet Knights (8-6, 1-2). Rutgers was without the nation’s fourth-leading scorer, freshman guard Dylan Harper, who reportedly felt under the weather. The Knights needed some players to step up in his absence, but none did, aside from freshman wing Ace Bailey. Here are some takeaways from the Rutgers loss.Jan 3

Harper does Harper things: Dylan Harper sinks buzzer-beater to take down Seton Hall

Just 6 seconds remained in the Garden State Hardwood Classic. Seton Hall had just tied things up with the Rutgers men's basketball team at 63-63. The Scarlet Knights (7-4, 1-1) use their final timeout before the last possession of regulation. “It’s the rivalry game … they always come down to this," said Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell postgame. Dec 15

Rutgers men's basketball returns home to take on Penn State in crucial get-right game

Tuesday will mark 20 days since Rutgers men's basketball has played at Jersey Mike's Arena on Livingston campus, and boy, has the season outlook changed in that time. The Scarlet Knights (5-4, 0-1) won just one game across the 20 days, and tomorrow's game against Penn State eerily feels like a must-win.Dec 10

Rutgers men's basketball's defensive issues continue against Ohio State in 4th loss in 5 games

In head coach Steve Pikiell’s tenure, the Rutgers men’s basketball team has always prided itself on defense. It's unclear what this season’s Scarlet Knights (5-4, 0-1) pride themselves on – but it does not seem to be defense.Dec 7

COLUMN: It's now or never for Rutgers men's basketball's moral victories to translate to wins

It was all doom and gloom from fans after the Rutgers men's basketball team fell to Kennesaw State just before heading to Las Vegas to take on some much tougher opponents in the Players Era Festival. The feeling was that if the Scarlet Knights (5-3, 0-0) could not win a game or two in Vegas, the expectations for a potentially special season would need to be tremendously altered. Dec 6

Late 'Knight' drama in Vegas: Dylan Harper masterclass leads Rutgers to overtime win against Notre Dame in day 1 of Players Era Festival

Rutgers fans may be heading to work feeling a bit groggy on Thanksgiving Eve, as it wasn't until nearly 2 a.m. EST when the men's basketball team finally finished off Notre Dame in its first Players Era Festival matchup in Las Vegas. The Scarlet Knights (5-1, 0-0) desperately needed a bounce-back win following Sunday's loss to Kennesaw State, and they got it in dramatic fashion by a score of 85-84 over the Fighting Irish (4-2, 0-0).Nov 27

Weekend of heartbreak: Ace Bailey turnover in final seconds crushes No. 24 Rutgers men's basketball's comeback hopes

A gut-wrenching, soul-crushing weekend for Rutgers sports and its fans just got worse as the men's basketball team fell 79-77 to Kennesaw State on Sunday. The Scarlet Knights (4-1, 0-0) got dismantled early by the Owls (4-1, 0-0) before making an inspired second-half comeback and falling just short.Nov 25

Ace Bailey double-double helps No. 24 Rutgers improve to 4-0 with 74-63 win over Merrimack

The Rutgers men's basketball team defeated Merrimack 74-63 on Wednesday night. The Scarlet Knights (4-0, 0-0) were able to pull off the win in front of the home crowd in their last game in Piscataway until December 10.Nov 21

No. 24 Rutgers men's basketball to close out 4-game homestand against Merrimack

The Rutgers men's basketball team will finish its early season homestand on Wednesday against Merrimack. The Scarlet Knights (3-0, 0-0) have had some explosive offensive performances but will look to tighten up defensively against the Warriors (1-2, 0-0).Nov 20

No. 24 Rutgers men's basketball looking for 3rd-straight win against Monmouth

The new season continues for Rutgers men's basketball team on Friday night when the Scarlet Knights (2-0, 0-0) host Monmouth at Jersey Mike's Arena on Livingston campus. The Hawks (0-3, 0-0) are No. 24 Rutgers' third straight opponent visiting from in-state or New York to open up the season, and that number goes to four, including October's exhibition against St. John's.Nov 14

Dylan Harper's 24 points leads No. 24 Rutgers men's basketball past St. Peter's

Fueled by a second-half surge, the Rutgers men's basketball team defeated in-state rival St. Peter's 75-65 on Monday night. The Peacocks (0-3, 0-0) were red-hot, shooting the ball early and led 42-37 at the half, but the Scarlet Knights (2-0, 0-0) cleaned things up in the final 20 minutes to pull off the win.Nov 12

Biggest game 1 overreactions in No. 25 Rutgers men's basketball's domination over Wagner

While freshman forward Ace Bailey's Rutgers men's basketball debut was put on hold due to an injury suffered in practice, the rest of the Scarlet Knights (1-0, 0-0) took to the floor for the first time this regular season. No. 25 Rutgers opened the season with a 75-52 win over Wagner.Nov 7

Five-star friendship: Freshmen phenoms Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey bring chemistry to Rutgers men's basketball

It's all about the freshmen. Guard Dylan Harper and forward Ace Bailey are bringing unprecedented hype and a whole lot of friendship to Rutgers men's basketball.Nov 6

Rutgers men's basketball continues red-hot recruiting, picks up 4-star forward Chris Nwuli

Last week, the Rutgers men's basketball team secured its third commitment in three weeks with three-star guard Kaden Powers. Now, the tally is four commitments in the last four weeks, with four-star forward Chris Nwuli choosing the Scarlet Knights Sunday evening.Oct 22

Takeaways from No. 25 Rutgers men's basketball's loss in exhibition game against St. John's

Basketball is back on the Banks as the Rutgers men's basketball team was defeated by St. John's 91-85 Thursday night in an exhibition matchup at Jersey Mike's Arena on Livingston campus. While it won't affect either team's season record, there were still plenty of notable things to take away from the game.Oct 18

Rutgers men's basketball nabs 3rd commitment in 3 weeks with 3-star Kaden Powers

The Rutgers men's basketball 2025 recruiting class picked up its third player in as many weeks on Friday when three-star Kaden Powers announced his verbal commitment to join the Scarlet Knights.Oct 15

Rutgers men's basketball lands 4-star guard Lino Mark out of California

The ball got rolling approximately a week ago on Rutgers men's basketball's 2025 recruiting class, and now that ball is gaining more momentum with four-star point guard Lino Mark announcing his commitment to the Scarlet Knights.Oct 3

'We expect to be really good this year': Biggest standouts from Rutgers men's basketball's media day practice

The Rutgers men's basketball team had its annual local media day on Tuesday, and it was a bigger spectacle than ever. The hype that the Scarlet Knights have garnered heading into this season warranted a massive turnout from media personnel.Sep 26

Rutgers men's basketball receives 1st commitment in 2025 class with big man Gevonte Ware

It will be hard for Rutgers men's basketball head coach Steve Pikiell to top his 2024 recruiting class. The ball is now rolling to try to do it, though, as the Scarlet Knights have received their first class of 2025 commitment, with three-star Gevonte Ware announcing his decision Monday afternoon.Sep 24

Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey recognized as 2 of top players in country ahead of 2024 season

"Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey could be two of the top three picks in the 2025 NBA Draft," said one of college basketball's most respected analysts, Andy Katz, earlier this summer.Sep 17

Knights Under Lights: Michael Burton

In Knights Under Lights, The Daily Targum looks at athletes who distinguished themselves during their time on the Banks. Sep 12

Former Rutgers football star Isiah Pacheco primed for potential fantasy football breakout

The 2024 NFL season begins Thursday when the Kansas City Chiefs host the Baltimore Ravens. While head coaches Andy Reid and John Harbaugh prepare for this matchup, NFL fans worldwide take on their own coaching roles through fantasy football.Sep 4

Rutgers men's basketball lands sharpshooting San Diego transfer P.J. Hayes

The Rutgers men’s basketball team has found its sharpshooter. The Scarlet Knights landed their fourth transfer portal addition of the offseason with the signing of forward P.J. Hayes on Wednesday.May 23

Five-stars keep shining: Rutgers men's basketball signees Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey wrap up busy April

While there are still several months to go until college basketball starts back up again, the excitement on the Banks surrounding the Rutgers men's basketball team is building. With the No. 3 recruiting class coming in, how could it not?Apr 25

Rutgers women's basketball lands former 5-star recruit JoJo Lacey through transfer portal

The Rutgers women's basketball team has secured its first transfer portal addition of the offseason with the signing of Boston College transfer JoJo Lacey. The former Eagle will fill some much-needed holes for the Scarlet Knights after they lost Jillian Huerter, Erica Lafayette and Kaylene Smikle to the portal.Apr 23

Rutgers men's basketball offseason mailbag: What is Pikiell cooking?

The Rutgers men's basketball team is more than a month removed from its final game of the season, and head coach Steve Pikiell is now solely focused on the future. Pikiell and his staff have been attacking the transfer portal to fill out next year's roster while also maintaining a keen eye on future high school prospects.Apr 19

Rutgers men's basketball lands 2023 NEC Player of the Year Jordan Derkack out of transfer portal

The Rutgers men's basketball team has landed its third offseason transfer with the commitment of now-former Merrimack guard Jordan Derkack. Derkack was the Northeast Conference Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year this past season.Apr 17

College basketball's never-ending coaching carousel

The world of college basketball is changing daily, with each change leaving the past even further in the dust. One of the most consistent faces in the NCAA was John Calipari, as the Kentucky men's basketball coach, until late Sunday night, when he accepted the head coaching position at Arkansas.Apr 9

From Ypsilanti to New Brunswick: Rutgers men's basketball lands premier scorer Tyson Acuff

Eastern Michigan transfer guard Tyson Acuff has committed to the Rutgers men’s basketball team. After losing six scholarship players to the transfer portal, up from last week’s count of five, courtesy of Gavin Griffiths announcing his decision to transfer on Thursday, the Scarlet Knights have finally found themselves on the positive end of some transfer news.Apr 2

'I made the right choice': Aiden Terry concludes memorable 4-year career with Rutgers men's basketball

The fan-favorite walk-on: seemingly every college basketball team has one of these players. For the Rutgers men's basketball team, senior guard Aiden Terry has assumed that role for the past four years. Mar 27

Rutgers men's, women's basketball teams lose key players to transfer portal, targeting fresh faces for future

It has been a week since the college basketball transfer portal opened, and the Rutgers men's and women's basketball teams have already had their rosters shaken up. The Scarlet Knights have lost three key starters and seven total players to the portal on the men's side and three more players on the women's team.Mar 26

Rutgers men's basketball signee Airious 'Ace' Bailey named finalist for Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player of the Year

Airious "Ace" Bailey, a Rutgers men's basketball team signee, has been named a finalist for the 2023-2024 Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player of the Year award alongside Cooper Flagg and VJ Edgecombe. While the national award is up for grabs, each player is taking home the award for their respective state.Mar 21

Goodbye glue guy: Mawot Mag enters transfer portal after 4 years with Rutgers men's basketball

The glue guy — senior forward Mawot Mag embodied this role for the Rutgers men's basketball team in his four years on the Banks. Mag did it all throughout his career as a Scarlet Knight, and his unique ability to provide connectivity for the team every time he was on the floor has been commendable.Mar 21

Rutgers men's basketball closing out regular season against Wisconsin, Ohio State this week

The Rutgers men's basketball team is entering the final week of the regular season before the Big Ten Tournament begins on March 13. The Scarlet Knights (15-14, 7-11) currently sit in 12th place in the conference and are looking for wins over Wisconsin and Ohio State this week for a chance to jump into the top nine and receive a single-round bye in the Big Ten Tournament.Mar 5

Loss in Lincoln: Late rally from Rutgers men's basketball falls short on road against Nebraska

The Rutgers men's basketball team went on the road and was defeated by Nebraska 67-56 on Sunday night. The Scarlet Knights (15-14, 7-11) hung tough in the second half against the Cornhuskers (21-9, 11-8) but could not surmount a 12-point halftime deficit.Mar 4

Rutgers men's basketball dominates Michigan en route to 30-point win

The Rutgers men's basketball team blew out Michigan 82-52 on Thursday night at Jersey Mike's Arena on Livingston campus. The Scarlet Knights (15-13, 7-10) never trailed the Wolverines (8-21, 3-15) through the entirety of the game.Mar 1

Reeling Rutgers men's basketball looks to snap 3-game losing skid against Michigan, Nebraska

As quickly as the Rutgers men's basketball team rose in recent weeks, it has fallen as the Scarlet Knights (14-13, 6-10) have now lost three straight games following their previous four-game win streak. Rutgers will have two chances to bounce back this week with a home game against Michigan on Thursday and a road test against Nebraska on Sunday.Feb 27

Daunting trip to Mackey Arena, critical stretch ahead for Rutgers men's basketball

The Rutgers men's basketball team has its back against the wall heading into the final stretch of the regular season. The Scarlet Knights (14-11, 6-8) were riding a four-game winning streak before they fell 81-70 on the road against Minnesota in their last outing.Feb 21

From bottom-feeding to overachieving: Rutgers men's basketball rapidly improving, looking for 4th straight win

Things change quickly in the landscape of college basketball. For the Rutgers men's basketball team, things have changed for the better in recent games, and the Scarlet Knights (13-10, 5-7) are now looking for their fourth consecutive win when they battle Northwestern on Thursday.Feb 14 2024

Pikiell's Priorities: Rutgers men's basketball rounding out 2024 recruiting class, remains active in 2025, 2026

Approximately three months ago, The Daily Targum checked in on where the Rutgers men's basketball team stood in its recruiting, still awaiting the decision of five-star guard Dylan Harper. Now, the "hometown hero" is committed to the Scarlet Knights, and head coach Steve Pikiell and his staff are looking ahead at other potential recruits.Feb 8 2024

Rutgers men's basketball faces Maryland, No. 11 Wisconsin: Can Jeremiah Williams be much-needed catalyst?

The Rutgers men's basketball team will face Maryland and Wisconsin this week. The Scarlet Knights (11-10, 3-7) will first go on the road to battle the Terrapins (13-9, 5-6) on Tuesday before hosting the Badgers (16-6, 8-3) at Jersey Mike's Arena on Livingston campus Saturday.Feb 6 2024

Race to last place: Rutgers men's basketball faces fellow Big Ten bottom-feeder Michigan

The Rutgers men's basketball team will face Michigan on Saturday at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The contest will be a battle between the Big Ten's bottom two teams.Feb 2 2024

Rutgers men's basketball looks to get right against Penn State

The Rutgers men's basketball team will face off against Penn State on Wednesday. Both teams are looking for a get-right game, as they have struggled this season and sit near the bottom of the Big Ten standings.Jan 31 2024

Rutgers men's basketball must play near-perfect game to knock off No. 2 Purdue

The Rutgers men's basketball team will host Purdue on Sunday at Jersey Mike's Arena on Livingston campus. It has been tough sledding for the Scarlet Knights (10-8, 2-5) in Big Ten play this season, and it will not get any easier with the Boilermakers (18-2, 7-2) coming to town.Jan 25 2024

Rutgers men's basketball loses in ugly fashion against No. 14 Illinois: What went wrong?

The Rutgers men's basketball team fell to Illinois on Sunday 86-63 at the State Farm Center in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois. The loss marked the Scarlet Knights' (10-8, 2-5) second of the season against the Fighting Illini (14-4, 5-2) as the latter completed a season sweep of Rutgers.Jan 22 2024

Rutgers men's basketball faces pivotal clashes against Nebraska, No. 14 Illinois

The Rutgers men's basketball team will look to gain some ground in the Big Ten against Nebraska and Illinois this week. The Scarlet Knights (9-7, 1-4) have struggled this season, particularly in conference play, as they sit in last place in the Big Ten standings.Jan 17 2024

Rutgers men's basketball loses big on road against Michigan State

The Rutgers men’s basketball team traveled to East Lansing, Michigan, and fell to Michigan State 73-55 on Sunday afternoon. The Scarlet Knights (9-7, 1-4) kept things close for a while but let the game slip away in the second half.Jan 14 2024

Rutgers men's basketball looks to continue strong play against Long Island University

The Rutgers men's basketball team is returning home to Jersey Mike's Arena on Livingston campus to take on Long Island University on Saturday. The Scarlet Knights (6-3, 0-1) have gotten off to a bit of a shaky start this season and are looking to find consistency coming off their solid win against Seton Hall.Dec 14 2023

Rutgers men's basketball prepares for battle with Seton Hall in Garden State Hardwood Classic

The Rutgers men's basketball team will face in-state rival Seton Hall in the Garden State Hardwood Classic on Saturday. The Scarlet Knights (5-3, 0-1) will be looking to bounce back following their last two games, which they lost by a combined 37 points.Dec 8 2023

Rutgers men's basketball loses big against Wake Forest

The Rutgers men's basketball team lost to Wake Forest by a score of 76-57 on Wednesday.Dec 7 2023

Hometown Hero: Rutgers men’s basketball secures commitment of 5-star class of 2024 guard Dylan Harper

The Rutgers men's basketball team has landed the class of 2024's second-ranked player and consensus five-star combo guard, Dylan Harper. Harper announced his commitment to the Scarlet Knights live from Fanatics on Overtime this Wednesday.Dec 6 2023

Three fixes for Rutgers men's basketball ahead of Wednesday's game against Wake Forest

The Rutgers men's basketball team will travel to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to play against Wake Forest on Wednesday. The game marks the first time the Scarlet Knights (5-2, 0-1) will play outside New Jersey in the regular season.Dec 5 2023

Rutgers men's basketball looks to open up Big Ten play with victory against No. 24 Illinois

The Rutgers men's basketball team will return to action on Saturday against Illinois at Jersey Mike's Arena on Livingston campus. The game will be the first of Big Ten play for the Scarlet Knights (5-1, 0-0) this season and will be their sixth consecutive home game.Dec 1 2023

Rutgers men's basketball looks to continue winning streak against Saint Peter's

The Rutgers men's basketball team will return to action on Monday when it faces Saint Peter's at Jersey Mike's Arena on Livingston campus. The Scarlet Knights (4-1, 0-0) are coming into this game riding a four-game winning streak and have not played in more than a week.Nov 27 2023

Rutgers men's basketball rides hot 2nd-half start to defeat Georgetown

The Rutgers men's basketball team defeated Georgetown 71-60 in the Gavitt Games match on Wednesday night.Nov 16 2023

Rutgers men's basketball looks to continue winning streak against Georgetown, Howard

The Rutgers men's basketball team is gearing up for two more home games this week. The Scarlet Knights (2-1, 0-0) will face Georgetown on Wednesday before playing against Howard on Saturday.Nov 14 2023

Rutgers women's soccer season ends in NCAA Tournament loss to Columbia

The Rutgers women's soccer team took on Columbia in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday. The Scarlet Knights (9-6-3, 5-4-1) were defeated by the Lions (9-4-2, 3-2-2) by a score of 2-1.Nov 13 2023

Rutgers men's basketball looks to get in win column against Boston University, Bryant

The Rutgers men's basketball team lost to in-state rival Princeton in its season opener on Monday by a score of 68-61. The Scarlet Knights (0-1, 0-0) will have two more chances to get their first win of the season when they take on Boston University on Friday and Bryant on Sunday.Nov 10 2023

Rutgers women's soccer to play Columbia in 1st round of NCAA Tournament

The Rutgers women’s soccer team has earned a spot in the NCAA Tournament and will face off against Columbia on Sunday. The Scarlet Knights' (9-5-4, 5-4-1) season was on the line when the selection committee announced the brackets on Monday, but ultimately, the team secured an at-large bid.Nov 9 2023

Rutgers men's basketball continues to await Dylan Harper's decision, gains ground in 2025 recruiting class

The Rutgers men's basketball team began its season with a 68-61 loss against Princeton. Despite the loss, the Scarlet Knights (0-1, 0-0) 2023 recruiting class made an immediate impact, with freshmen guards Jamichael Davis and Gavin Griffiths combining for 43 minutes played.Nov 8 2023

Giana Romano brings versatility, reliability to Rutgers women’s soccer

Senior forward and midfielder Giana Romano is closing out her fourth season for the Rutgers women's soccer team. Romano has been a versatile and consistent player for the Scarlet Knights (9-6-4, 5-4-1) throughout her career.Nov 7 2023

Jillian Huerter intends for her 3-point prowess to propel Rutgers women's basketball

The Rutgers women's basketball team is set to begin its highly anticipated 2023-2024 season with a roster full of new talent, including freshman guard Jillian Huerter.Nov 2 2023

Mya Petticord is ready to be Rutgers women's basketball's floor general

The Rutgers women's basketball team is gearing up for its second season under head coach Coquese Washington. Washington has done a lot of work in the offseason to improve the talent and depth of the Scarlet Knights with transfers like sophomore guard Mya Petticord.Nov 1 2023

Rutgers women's soccer loses in 1st round of Big Ten Tournament to Wisconsin

The Rutgers women’s soccer team faced off against Wisconsin in the opening round of the Big Ten Tournament on Sunday. The Scarlet Knights (9-6-3, 5-4-1) were defeated 4-1 in a penalty kick shootout after both teams went scoreless in regulation and two periods of overtime.Oct 30 2023

Rutgers women's soccer to face Wisconsin in 1st round of Big Ten Tournament

The Rutgers women's soccer team will face off against Wisconsin in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament on Sunday. The Scarlet Knights (9-6-3, 5-4-1) earned the No. 6 seed following their win against Northwestern last Sunday.Oct 27 2023

Rutgers women's basketball 'looking for progression' in 2023-2024 season

The Rutgers women's basketball team is gearing up for the start of the 2023-2024 season. The Scarlet Knights will tip things off on November 6 at Jersey Mike’s Arena on Livingston campus against Monmouth.Oct 26 2023

Jamichael Davis brings underdog mentality, tenacity to Rutgers men's basketball

While he flew under the radar prior to his commitment to the Rutgers men's basketball team, freshman guard Jamichael Davis is preparing to make his presence known in his first season on the Banks.Oct 24 2023

Rutgers women's soccer secures Big Ten Tournament appearance with win over Northwestern

The Rutgers women's soccer team hosted Northwestern in its final match of the regular season on Sunday. The Scarlet Knights (9-6-3, 5-4-1) honored their seniors with a Senior Day celebration prior to the game. Rutgers defeated the Wildcats (9-5-4, 3-5-2) by a score of 2-1 and locked its spot in the Big Ten Tournament.Oct 22 2023

Rutgers women's soccer earns 1-0 win against Ohio State to give itself breathing room in Big Ten standings

The Rutgers women's soccer team traveled to Columbus, Ohio, to take on Ohio State Thursday. The Scarlet Knights (8-6-3, 4-4-1) continued their historical dominance over the Buckeyes (8-6-2, 4-4-1) with a 1-0 win.Oct 20 2023

Rutgers women's soccer attempts playoff push against Ohio State, Northwestern

The Rutgers women's soccer team is entering the final week of the 2023 regular season. The Scarlet Knights (7-6-3, 3-4-1) will play two crucial games this week as they look to qualify for the Big Ten Tournament. Rutgers will travel to Columbus, Ohio, to take on Ohio State on Thursday and will host Northwestern at Yurcak Field on Busch campus this Sunday.Oct 17 2023

Rutgers women's soccer earns dominant win over Michigan

The Rutgers women's soccer team returned home from a three-game road stint to take on Michigan earlier tonight. The Scarlet Knights (7-5-3, 3-3-1) defeated the Wolverines (7-4-3, 3-3-1) by a score of 2-0.Oct 13 2023

Rutgers women's soccer prepares for pivotal week against Michigan, Michigan State

The Rutgers women's soccer team is preparing for a pivotal week where it will play Michigan on Thursday, followed by a matchup with Michigan State on Sunday. The Scarlet Knights (6-5-3, 2-3-1) will host both games at Yurcak Field on Busch campus, coming off of their three-game road stint in which they went 1-1-1.Oct 10 2023

Rutgers women's soccer bounces back with win over Maryland

The Rutgers women's soccer team bested Maryland yesterday afternoon. The Scarlet Knights (6-5-3, 2-3-1) defeated the Terrapins (3-6-5, 0-5-1) by a score of 1-0 after a late goal in the final 10 minutes of the match.Oct 8 2023

Rutgers women's soccer set to finish up 3-game road trip at Maryland

The Rutgers women's soccer team will take on Maryland this Saturday. The match will be the last of the Scarlet Knights (5-5-3, 1-3-1) current stretch of three straight road games.Oct 5 2023

As program awaits Dylan Harper’s decision, Rutgers men's basketball focuses on 2025 recruiting class

The 2023-24 season draws closer for the Rutgers men's basketball team and head coach Steve Pikiell. While the Scarlet Knights continue preparing for the upcoming season, Pikiell and his coaching staff have continued recruiting for the future.Oct 3 2023

Rutgers women's soccer stifled in loss to Iowa

The Rutgers women's soccer team fell to Iowa 1-0 on Sunday afternoon. The game was 2 of 3 straight road games for the Scarlet Knights (5-5-3, 1-3-1) after they drew with Nebraska on Thursday.Oct 2 2023

Superb performance by Olivia Bodmer helps Rutgers women's soccer draw with Nebraska

The Rutgers women's soccer team went on the road to face off against Nebraska yesterday night. The Scarlet Knights (5-4-3, 1-2-1) drew with the Cornhuskers (7-2-3, 1-1-2) by a score of 2-2 in a hard-fought match.Sep 29 2023

Rutgers women's soccer set to hit road to face Nebraska, Iowa

The Rutgers women's soccer team will go on the road to face two Big Ten opponents this week. The Scarlet Knights (5-4-2, 1-2-0) are looking to build off their first conference victory of the season in a match over Purdue at home last Sunday. The two opponents that await Rutgers this week are Nebraska and Iowa.Sep 25 2023

Rutgers women's soccer battles elements for 1-0 win against Purdue

The Rutgers women's soccer team hosted Purdue this afternoon. The Scarlet Knights (5-4-2, 1-2-0) battled through the rainy weather and pulled off the 1-0 victory against the Boilermakers (3-7-1, 0-2-1) for their first Big Ten win of the season.Sep 25 2023

Rutgers women's soccer suffers loss to Penn State

The Rutgers women's soccer team returned to action against Penn State tonight at Yurcak Field on Busch campus. The Scarlet Knights (4-4-2, 0-2-0) fell to the Nittany Lions (8-0-1, 2-0-0) by a score of 2-1.Sep 22 2023

Rutgers women's soccer team to play No. 6 Penn State, Purdue this week

The Rutgers women's soccer team is looking to bounce back this week. The Scarlet Knights (4-3-2, 0-1-0) are coming off a road loss to Indiana in their Big Ten opener.Sep 19 2023

Rutgers women's soccer opens up conference play with loss to Indiana

The Rutgers women's soccer team opened up Big Ten play tonight in an away game against Indiana. The Scarlet Knights (4-3-2, 0-1-0) fell to the undefeated Hoosiers (7-0-2, 1-0-0) by a score of 3-2.Sep 18 2023

Rutgers women's soccer to open up conference play against Indiana

The Rutgers women's soccer team will open up conference play with a road game against Indiana on Sunday. The Scarlet Knights (4-2-2, 0-0-0) are looking to extend their win streak to three games and open up Big Ten play with a victory.Sep 13 2023

Rutgers women's soccer scores late goal to defeat Providence

The Rutgers women's soccer team took on Providence tonight at Yurcak Field on Busch campus. The Scarlet Knights (3-2-2, 0-0-0) defeated the Friars (5-1-0, 0-0-0) by a score of 1-0.Sep 8 2023

Rutgers men's basketball's summer notebook

It has been a busy summer for the Rutgers men's basketball team and head coach Steve Pikiell.Sep 7 2023

Rutgers women's soccer looks to bounce back against Providence, UMass

The Rutgers women's soccer team has a busy week ahead, with a home game against Providence on Thursday and UMass on Sunday. By Friday, the Scarlet Knights (2-2-2, 0-0-0) will have played three games in just eight days.Sep 6 2023

Rutgers women's soccer falls short against No. 14 Georgetown

The Rutgers women's soccer team returned to Yurcak Field on Busch campus today to take on No. 14 Georgetown in a Labor Day matinee matchup. The Scarlet Knights (2-2-2, 0-0-0) were defeated by the Hoyas (4-0-1, 0-0-0) by a score of 2-0.Sep 5 2023

Rutgers women's soccer draws with Princeton in tight contest

The Rutgers women's soccer team traveled to take on in-state rival Princeton last night. The Scarlet Knights (2-1-2, 0-0-0) drew with the Tigers (2-0-1, 0-0-0) by a score of 0-0. Despite no goals being scored in the game, each team had its fair share of opportunities and battled hard in the tie.Sep 1 2023

Rutgers men's basketball lands 3-star 2024 prospect Dylan Grant

The Rutgers men's basketball team has secured yet another commitment in its coveted 2024 recruiting class. Three-star power forward Dylan Grant announced his decision to join the Scarlet Knights on Monday via social media.Aug 30 2023

Rutgers women's soccer rolls past Fairleigh Dickinson

The Rutgers women's soccer team routed Fairleigh Dickinson by a score of 7-0 on Monday. The victory snapped a two-game winless streak for the Scarlet Knights (2-1-1, 0-0-0) and got them their second victory at Yurcak Field on Busch campus this season.Aug 30 2023

Rutgers Athletics Hall of Fame welcomes 2023 class

The Rutgers Athletics Hall of Fame has welcomed its newest class of honorees. The 2023 class consists of Kate Batiuk, Jeff Frazier, Robert Galbraith, George Peter Savidge, Rita Kay Thomas and the entirety of the 1976 football team.Jul 16 2023

Caleb McConnell signs Exhibit-10 contract with Oklahoma City Thunder

Former Rutgers men's basketball guard Caleb McConnell has signed an Exhibit-10 contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The deal came following the conclusion of the NBA Draft, during which McConnell did not hear his name called. Despite not being drafted, the player was on the radar of numerous NBA teams as a potential undrafted signee.Jun 23 2023

Rutgers men's basketball lands 4-star 2024 prospect Bryce Dortch

The Rutgers men’s basketball team has landed class of 2024 four-star forward Bryce Dortch. Dortch announced his commitment to the Scarlet Knights this afternoon via a live broadcast on the 247Sports YouTube channel.Jun 14 2023

How will Paul Mulcahy's transfer impact Rutgers men's basketball?

Guard Paul Mulcahy has announced he is entering the transfer portal as a graduate transfer. After four years with the Rutgers men’s basketball team, he holds one remaining year of eligibility. This decision comes after the news broke of Mulcahy's name being withdrawn from the 2023 NBA Draft player pool on June 1.Jun 13 2023

Rutgers men's lacrosse falls to Maryland in Big Ten Tournament

The Rutgers men's lacrosse team was eliminated from the first round of the Big Ten Tournament with a 14-11 loss against Maryland last night. This matchup for the Scarlet Knights (8-6, 1-4) was vital for their hopes of making the NCAA Tournament, but the team could not pull off the win.May 1 2023

No. 14 Rutgers men's lacrosse takes on No. 7 Maryland in 1st round of Big Ten Tournament

The Rutgers men's lacrosse team begins the Big Ten Tournament with a matchup against Maryland. The game will be played at SECU Stadium in College Park, Maryland. The winner will go on the road to play Johns Hopkins in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament.Apr 28 2023

Player Profile: Ross Scott

Senior attacker Ross Scott was honored during the Rutgers men's lacrosse team's Senior Night game against Maryland on April 17.Apr 25 2023

No. 11 Rutgers men's lacrosse loses regular season finale against No. 5 Penn State

The Rutgers men's lacrosse team suffered a 14-5 loss against Penn State on Friday night during the Scarlet Knights' (8-5, 1-4) final regular season game of the year.Apr 24 2023

Rutgers men's basketball lands 3-star 2024 prospect Lathan Sommerville

The Rutgers men’s basketball team landed 2024 three-star center Lathan Sommerville this morning. Somerville is the third commit in the vaunted 2024 recruiting class, and he joins five-star forward Airious Bailey and four-star guard Dellquan Warren.Apr 21 2023