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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

FILE - In this March 19, 2021, file photo, Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell claps during the first half of a men's college basketball game against Clemson in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Indianapolis. Rutgers of the Big Ten Conference made the NCAA Tournament last season for the first time since 1991. The Scarlet Knights defeated Clemson in the opening round of the tournament and lost to Houston in the second round. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Rutgers: High hopes after ending NCAA Tournament drought

By Tom Canavan Oct. 20, 2021 02:10 PM EDT

Rutgers' Geo Baker, right, defends against Purdue guard Eric Hunter Jr. (2) as Hunter looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Piscataway, NJ. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Iowa-Rutgers, among 9 ranked, tops ever-tough Big Ten slate

By Dave Campbell Dec. 31, 2020 02:45 AM EST

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

FILE - Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell directs his team against Illinois during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., in this Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, file photo. Rutgers won 72-57. Rutgers is heading into the basketball season with its first preseason ranking since 1978-79. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Rutgers ranked for 1st time entering season since 1978-79

By Tom Canavan Nov. 10, 2020 12:50 PM EST