MATT SUGAM
UConn guards Jordan Hawkins (24) and Tristen Newton (2) react after foul call during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Seton Hall in Newark, N.J., Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. Seton Hall won 67-66. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Seton Hall defeats No. 15 UConn on Ndefo's last-second layup

By Matt Sugam Jan. 18, 2023 09:20 PM EST
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — During St. Peter’s run to the Elite Eight last year, KC Ndefo

FILE - St. Peter's head coach Shaheen Holloway looks on in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Monmouth during the championship of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference tournament, on, March 12, 2022, in Atlantic City, N.J. Hollaway, now the head coach at Seton Hall, wil face his old team on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Seton Hall defeats St. Peter's 80-44

By Matt Sugam Nov. 12, 2022 02:43 PM EST
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Shaheen Holloway insists there weren’t any added emotions going

Michigan State forward Marcus Bingham Jr. (30) drives to the basket against Rutgers center Clifford Omoruyi (11) and guard Geo Baker (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Rutgers blows past No. 13 Michigan State 84-63

By Matt Sugam Feb. 05, 2022 06:39 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Michigan State coach Tom Izzo told his Spartans that one of

Marquette head coach Shaka Smart shouts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Seton Hall in Newark, N.J., Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Freshman Lewis scores 33, No. 22 Marquette beats Seton Hall

By Matt Sugam Jan. 26, 2022 11:06 PM EST
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Justin Lewis scored a career-high 33 points to go along with nine

Connecticut forward Akok Akok (11) looks to pass under Seton Hall forward Tray Jackson (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Richmond’s spree helps No. 24 Seton Hall beat UConn in OT

By Matt Sugam Jan. 08, 2022 03:08 PM EST
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Seton Hall guard Kadary Richmond was in a zone like he’s never

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
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Jared Rhoden raised eyebrows at Big East media day when he said

Connecticut guard Jordan Hawkins (24) celebrates with teammates after making a 3-point shot against St. Bonaventure during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Newark, N.J. Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. Connecticut won 74-64 (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Cole, No. 15 UConn beat St. Bonaventure 74-64

By Matt Sugam Dec. 11, 2021 06:37 PM EST
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — R.J. Cole scored 15 points and No. 15 Connecticut surged midway

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
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Ron Harper Jr.'s dad hit plenty of big shots in a career that

Seton Hall forward Tyrese Samuel (4) is defended by Nyack College guard D'ondre Dent (13) and forward Isayas Aris (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in South Orange, N.J. Seton Hall won 113-67. (AP Photo/John Munson)
No. 25 Seton Hall bench helps roll past DII Nyack 113-67

By Matt Sugam Dec. 04, 2021 02:23 PM EST
SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. (AP) — No. 25 Seton Hall had a trio come off the bench and

Seton Hall guard Jared Rhoden (14) drives to the basket against Wagner forward Ja'Mier Fletcher during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, in Newark, N.J. Seton Hall won 85-63. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Rhoden, Richmond carry No. 25 Pirates past Wagner 85-63

By Matt Sugam Dec. 01, 2021 09:21 PM EST
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Jared Rhoden had 15 points and 11 rebounds, and Kadary

Bethune-Cookman's Collins Joseph (1) looks to pass the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Seton Hall, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
No. 21 Seton Hall pulls away to beat Bethune-Cookman 84-70

By Matt Sugam Nov. 28, 2021 02:19 PM EST
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Kevin Willard went through his usual halftime routine with

Rutgers needs overtime to hold off Lehigh 73-70

By Matt Sugam Nov. 10, 2021 09:34 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Steve Pikiell thinks the question of whether center

Northwestern's Boo Buie (0) defends against Rutgers' Caleb McConnell (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Johnson, Harper push No. 25 Rutgers past Northwestern, 64-50

By Matt Sugam Feb. 13, 2021 07:16 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Ron Harper Jr. had 14 points and 11 rebounds, Myles

Wisconsin's D'Mitrik Trice, left, passes the ball past Rutgers' Ron Harper Jr. during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Trice's Big Second Half Pushes No. 9 Wisconsin Past Rutgers

By Matt Sugam Jan. 15, 2021 11:23 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — D’Mitrik Trice had 13 points and five assists and

Rutgers guard Aiden Terry (25) drives to the basket past Rutgers center Myles Johnson (15) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. Ohio State won 79-68. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Washington scores 17, Ohio State tops No. 15 Rutgers 79-68

By Matt Sugam Jan. 09, 2021 03:00 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Duane Washington Jr. scored 17 points and Ohio State

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon (3) shoots against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
No. 10 Iowa wins 77-75 as free throws cost No. 14 Rutgers

By Matt Sugam Jan. 02, 2021 04:42 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Luka Garza got his points for No. 10 Iowa, but

Rutgers coach Steve Pickiell gestures to his players during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Purdue, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Harper injured, but Mathis lifts No. 14 Rutgers over Purdue

By Matt Sugam Dec. 29, 2020 09:28 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers hasn't played with a complete, healthy lineup

Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell shout instructions during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
No. 19 Rutgers beats No. 13 Illinois to remain unbeaten

By Matt Sugam Dec. 20, 2020 03:36 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers entered the season with great expectations. Six

Rutgers center Myles Johnson (15) is fouled by Syracuse forward Alan Griffin (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Harper scores 26 to lead No. 21 Rutgers past Syracuse, 79-69

By Matt Sugam Dec. 09, 2020 12:22 AM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Faced with its first true test of the season, No. 21

Harper, Young and Mathis lead No. 24 Rutgers past Hofstra

By Matt Sugam Nov. 29, 2020 06:26 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers has picked up where it left off before the