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Rutgers HC Steve Pikiell Hosts Press Conference After Dramatic Win Over Penn

Rutgers men’s basketball head coach Steve Pikiell hosted his usual post-game press conference after the team’s dramatic 70-69 win over Penn on Saturday. At the end of the game, the Scarlet Knights found themselves in a two-point hole with five seconds left on the clock until guard Tariq Francis nailed a three-pointer to give Rutgers […]

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Rutgers Escapes Penn 70-69 Behind Francis’ Career Night

After a tough outing at the Prudential Center, Rutgers men’s basketball returned home to Jersey Mike’s Arena to face off against Penn. With Rutgers fans expecting a nice bounce-back victory, it nearly did not happen, but an improbable late comeback and a Tariq Francis game-winning three-pointer gave the Scarlet Knights a 70-69 victory. Francis finished […]

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Rutgers Basketball vs Penn: How to Watch/ Game Thread

Rutgers fans, it’s GameDay! The Scarlet Knights will look to get back into the win column tonight as they take on Penn. The Quakers will likely be without their top scorer, Forward Ethan Roberts, for this game due to injury. The game is set to tip off at 8 pm inside Jersey Mike’s Arena. A […]

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Rutgers Women’s Basketball Pushes Past Lafayette 54-45

In the last game of their non-conference schedule, Rutgers women’s basketball was able to secure a 54-45 win over Lafayette. The Knights were able to secure the win despite a very poor start to the game. The first few possessions for Rutgers would come up empty-handed, as they trailed Lafayette 5-0 with just over eight […]

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Rutgers Hires Jim Turner as Offensive Line Coach

Rutgers football has named Jim Turner as its new offensive line coach after it was announced that former OL coach Pat Flaherty would not be coming back next season. Turner has been a coach for over 30 years, including four seasons as an offensive line coach in the NFL. His college experience coaching offensive line […]

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Rutgers Athletics Rated Least Valuable Big Ten Program by CNBC

Earlier today, CNBC published its financial evaluations of several college athletics programs and ranked them on a list from 1 to 75. Their evaluations are supposed to calculate how much an athletics program is within its entirety, rather than just what their biggest programs are worth. The rankings exclude military academies like Army, Navy and […]

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Rutgers Men’s Basketball vs Penn Preview

Rutgers Men’s Basketball is set to play Penn on Saturday, as they are gearing up to play their last two out-of-conference matches against mid-major opponents before Big Ten play reconvenes in the new year. Their first game of this two-game slate is against a Quakers team that finished near the bottom of the Ivy League […]

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No.19 Rutgers Wrestling Splits Weekend Matches Against Oklahoma and Drexel

The Rutgers wrestling team split its weekend matches, falling to then-No. 20 Oklahoma 19-14 but beating unranked Drexel 28-12. Oklahoma’s win saw them jump up into the No.15 spot according to the NWCA Coaches Poll. The Scarlet Knights were ranked at No.12 before moving down to No.19. Despite the result, Rutgers got off to a […]

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Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse Release 2026 Schedules

While winter sports are in full swing, spring sports are getting preparations underway. This includes Rutgers men’s and women’s lacrosse, which both announced their 2026 schedules this month. Men’s lacrosse announced its spring schedule on December 1st and will kick off the season with the earliest game in program history on January 31st against Jacksonville […]

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Rutgers Athletics Awards and Honors Roundup

Scarlet Knights across a wide variety of fall and winter sports earned recognition this past week, headlined by national podium finishes, conference and national honors, and academic acknowledgements. This includes preseason, midseason, and postseason awards, watch lists, and national medals. Swimming & Diving — Sturgill, Hoffman Medal at USA Diving Winter Nationals Rutgers divers Bailee […]

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Rutgers CB Bo Mascoe Plans to Enter the Transfer Portal

Rutgers cornerback Bo Mascoe has announced that he will be entering the transfer portal when it opens on January 2nd. He started all 12 games for the Scarlet Knights last season and will be leaving with two years of eligibility remaining. Mascoe was the highest graded Rutgers defender last season by Pro FootballFocus. Oftentimes, he […]

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Rutgers Women’s Basketball Hosts Lafayette on Saturday

Rutgers women’s basketball will host Lafayette to round out its nonconference slate on Saturday, December 20th, at 12 PM, kicking off a rare Jersey Mike’s Arena doubleheader with the men’s team tipping off at 8 PM against Penn. The Scarlet Knights are now 7-4 on the season, most recently falling to #12 Iowa 79-36 in […]

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Rutgers Running Back Antwan Raymond Wins the 2025 Cornish Trophy

Rutgers running back Antwan Raymond has won the Jon Cornish Trophy and will be honored as the top player from Canada across college football. Raymond, a sophomore at Rutgers and a native of Montreal, Quebec, finished the season with 244 carries for 1,241 yards, 13 rushing touchdowns, and two receiving touchdowns. He was named one […]

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Rutgers HC Greg Schiano Shares Updates on Crucial Offseason

Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano met with members of the local media on Tuesday to share some updates on the beginning of what is a very crucial offseason for Rutgers football. This meeting primarily focused on a postseason wrap-up and a discussion of upcoming changes this offseason, including topics such as the transfer portal, the […]

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Rutgers OL Coach Pat Flaherty Will Not Return Next Season

Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano announced that offensive line coach Pat Flaherty will not return next season. His contract is set to expire at the end of this year, and it will not be renewed, Schiano announced. He was the Scarlet Knights’ offensive line coach for the last three seasons and served as a consultant […]

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Rutgers Basketball: HC Steve Pikiell’s Post Seton Hall Press Conference

Rutgers men’s basketball head coach Steve Pikiell hosted his usual post-game press conference after the Scarlet Knights’ blowout 81-59 loss to Seton Hall. Before any questions were asked, Pikiell acknowledged that it was the turnovers and the Pirates’ ability to take the ball away that dealt the most significant blow to their chances at winning […]

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This Week in Rutgers Athletics: 12/8-12/14/25

Men’s Basketball — Seton Hall Dominates in Garden State Hardwood Classic Rutgers men’s basketball returned to nonconference action at the 76th Garden State Hardwood Classic, falling 81–59 to in‑state rival Seton Hall in Newark. The Pirates jumped out early, taking an 11-0 lead before leading 35‑21 at halftime, and never relinquished control. Seton Hall shot […]

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Rutgers Commits 18 Turnovers; Gets Routed By Seton Hall 81-59

Rutgers men’s basketball was routed in the Garden State Hardwood Classic by rival Seton Hall 81-59. Turnovers and dominance in the paint allowed the Pirates to secure a 22-point victory. Both teams started the game scoreless through the first minute of the game before Seton Hall would capitalize on three turnovers and turn them into […]

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Why New Jersey Should Have a College Basketball Tournament

Eight different schools in New Jersey play Division 1 college basketball in some form. Rutgers, Princeton, Seton Hall, Monmouth, Saint Peter’s, NJIT, Rider, and Fairleigh Dickinson. The spirit of regional rivalries is high since Rutgers and Seton Hall are set to square off at the Prudential Center on Saturday. Coincidentally, recently formed in-season tournaments, such […]

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Rutgers Women’s BB falls to Princeton 81-63, MBB Gears up for Seton Hall+ Football Offseason Update: TBMR

The newest episode of TBMR is out now! In this episode, Andrew and Arnav discuss Rutgers women’s basketball’s loss to RV Princeton 81-63 before they flip over to the Men’s side of things to preview their upcoming rivalry game against Seton Hall. They then move on to discuss the offseason for Rutgers football and provide […]

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Princeton Pulls Away Late, Rutgers Falls 81‑63 in Tough Road Test

Rutgers women’s basketball faced another stern test down Route 1 on Tuesday night against Princeton, and while the Scarlet Knights showed flashes of life early, the Tigers’ depth and firepower proved too much in the end. In what is becoming a concerning trend, Rutgers started the game with three straight turnovers and did not score […]

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