Rutgers

Ron Harper Jr. leads Rutgers past Drexel, 62-57

By Matt Sugam Nov. 13, 2019 10:48 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Steve Pikiell isn’t concerned when it comes to his team eking out victories against low-and mid-majors picked to finish in the bottom...

Rutgers dominates Niagara, 86-39

By Everett Merrill Nov. 10, 2019 03:10 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers put together its most dominating Division 1 win under head coach Steve Pikiell, overwhelming Niagara 86-39 on Sunday. ...

Balanced attack leads Rutgers past Bryant 73-71

By Matt Sugam Nov. 07, 2019 09:33 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — The most anticipated season in more than a decade almost started with an upset for Rutgers. Ron Harper Jr. scored...

FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2019, file photo, Rutgers head coach Kristen Butler, right, argues a call with the home plate umpire during an NCAA softball game against Texas A&M in College Station, Texas. Rutgers coach Butler and her husband Marcus Smith, a volunteer assistant, have been accused of fostering a climate of fear, intimidation and abuse on the team. The university president said Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, he wants an independent investigation of allegations. (AP Photo/ Michael Wyke, File)

Rutgers softball coaches accused of intimidation, abuse

By Tom Canavan Oct. 31, 2019 05:56 PM EDT

File-This March 2, 2019, file photo shows Rutgers forward Ron Harper Jr. (24) driving to the basket past Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, in Iowa City, Iowa. The Scarlet Knights have not had a winning season since 2005-06, when they posted a 19-14 record and were selected to play in the NIT. They have had five winning seasons since 1990-91, the last time they made the NCAA Tournament. Now entering his fourth season, Steve Pikiell is the sixth coach attempting to get Rutgers back to the NCAA Tournament.(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall,File)

Rutgers looking for its first winning season since 2005-06

By Tom Canavan Oct. 23, 2019 10:35 AM EDT

Ex-Rutgers player pleads guilty in domestic violence case

Jul. 29, 2019 01:30 PM EDT
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — A former Rutgers University basketball player has pleaded guilty to two charges stemming from domestic violence at his dorm. ...

Rutgers assistant Jay Young hired as head coach at Fairfield

By Pat Eaton-Robb Apr. 03, 2019 01:14 PM EDT
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Jay Young joked that among the exciting aspects of the head coaching job at Fairfield, he's now two hours closer to Fenway Park and his...

FILE - In this Feb. 20, 2019, file photo, Michigan State guard Cassius Winston drives to the basket during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, in East Lansing, Mich. Winston was selected to The Associated Press All-America first team, Tuesday, April 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Michigan State Spartans 2/20/2019

Apr. 02, 2019 11:52 AM EDT

Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell, left, and guard Geo Baker react during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Big Ten Conference tournament against Nebraska in Chicago, Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Nebraska won 68-61. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Big Ten - First Round - Game 1 (win) at Maryland Terrapins 3/14/2019

Mar. 13, 2019 09:11 PM EDT

Nebraska forward Isaiah Roby scores against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Chicago, Wednesday, March 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Palmer Jr. scores 34, Nebraska beats Rutgers 68-61

By Andrew Seligman Mar. 13, 2019 09:06 PM EDT

Arizona's Justin Coleman grabs a rebound against Southern California during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Pac-12 conference tournament Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

ACC - First Round - Game 3 (win) at Syracuse Orange 3/13/2019

Mar. 13, 2019 04:13 PM EDT

Rutgers basketball player dismissed, faces deportation

Mar. 12, 2019 01:55 PM EDT
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers University basketball player Issa Thiam has been dismissed from the team and faces deportation after his arrest on domestic...

Indiana guard Devonte Green (11) puts up a shot against Rutgers guard Geo Baker (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 10, 2019, in Bloomington, Ind. Indiana won 89-73. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Morgan leads Indiana past Rutgers 89-73

By Rich Torres Mar. 10, 2019 03:02 PM EDT

Stevens scores 18 as Penn State fends off Rutgers, 66-65

By Everett Merrill Mar. 06, 2019 10:58 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Penn State coach Pat Chambers says he doesn't pay attention to the Big Ten standings. With the conference tournament starting next week in...

Rutgers center Myles Johnson (15) grabs a rebound between Iowa's Jordan Bohannon, left, Nicholas Baer and Joe Wieskamp, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Harper scores 27, Rutgers rolls Iowa 86-72

By Luke Meredith Mar. 02, 2019 07:28 PM EST

Mathis scores 18 to help Rutgers beat Minnesota 68-64

By Matt Sugam Feb. 24, 2019 09:06 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Eight days ago, Geo Baker hit what looked like was going to be the winning 3-pointer in a major upset for Rutgers over No. 21 Iowa. Then Joe...