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Rutgers Men’s Basketball Stymied By UCLA, 98-64

After their second-half comeback fell short against USC, Rutgers men’s basketball went crosstown to Pauley Pavilion to take on the UCLA Bruins. Kaden Powers scored the first four points for the Knights, but the early going was tough for Rutgers as the Bruins pulled ahead 12-5 behind hot shooting from UCLA. However, Rutgers quickly closed […]

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Rutgers Football Recruiting Updates: Early February 2026

The 2027 recruiting class is starting to heat up, as Rutgers has already landed 2027 Tight End Sydney Padilla from West Orange High School. The Scarlet Knights have put their best foot forward in their attempt to land several other athletes as well, hoping to round out the class with high-end talent that fills areas […]

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Rutgers Basketball Offers Quincy Douby Jr, Son of School Legend

Rutgers basketball has extended an offer to Riviera Preparatory School shooting guard Quincy Douby Jr, a four-star prospect who is the son of a Scarlet Knights legend, Quincy Douby. Quincy Jr. is listed as a 6-foot-3, 165-pound four-star according to the 247sports composite. The composite also lists him as the 84th best player in the […]

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Rutgers Basketball vs UCLA: How to Watch/ Game Thread

Rutgers fans, it’s game day! The Scarlet Knights are set to complete their two-game Los Angeles road trip tonight as they take on UCLA. Both teams are coming into this game after brutal losses, with UCLA falling in double overtime to Indiana and Rutgers losing on a last-second turnover against USC. A full preview of […]

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This Week in Rutgers Athletics (1/25-2/2/26)

The past week in Rutgers athletics featured highs and lows across the winter sports slate, as teams battled through Big Ten competition, hosted key home events, and prepared for important matchups ahead. Men’s Basketball Rutgers began the week facing #7 Michigan State, which they had a double-digit lead on for most of the contest before […]

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Rutgers Basketball Set to Finish Road Trip Against UCLA

After falling to USC 78-75 due to a last-second turnover, Rutgers men’s basketball is set to finish its Los Angeles road trip tomorrow as they are set to take on UCLA. The Bruins are coming into this game after a double overtime 98-97 loss to Indiana on Saturday. Throughout the season, UCLA has established itself […]

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Rutgers Women’s Basketball Blown Out At USC, 71-39

After a disappointing three-game homestand, Rutgers women’s basketball headed west to take on the USC Trojans in Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon. It was a strong start for the Scarlet Knights, who answered early buckets from the Trojans by building an 11-5 lead late in the quarter despite Nene Ndiaye being unavailable. Even with the […]

3 days ago | 1 read

Ranking Rutgers Football Games By Tiers of Difficulty

With the 2026 Rutgers football schedule out, it is time to start looking ahead to what the season may look like. Although there is still a lot of uncertainty, especially on the defensive side of the ball, the schedule matters as much as the roster. The Scarlet Knights will face the entire spectrum of opponents, […]

3 days ago | 1 read

Rutgers Comeback Attempt Falls Short Against USC 78-75

After falling behind 19 points in the second half, Rutgers’ comeback attempt came up just short against USC. The Scarlet Knights had the ball and momentum with less than five seconds on the clock, but a last-second turnover would seal the 78-75 win for the Trojans. Kaden Powers would open the scoring for Rutgers, putting […]

4 days ago | 1 read

Rutgers Lands 2026 OL Ian Asaeli Ngaue-Stephenson

Rutgers has made a late addition to its 2026 recruitment class as it has landed OL Ian Asaeli Ngaue-Stephenson out of Mesa High School in Mesa, Arizona. The 6-foot-3, 310-pound Ngaue-Stephenson is currently unrated by 247sports, ESPN, and Rivals/On3. He is the fifth offensive lineman the Scarlet Knights have picked up in this class, joining […]

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Bainton Field to Host NJ Baseball State Championship Games in 2026

Bainton Field, the home of Rutgers baseball, will host the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association baseball state championship games in 2026, per PJ Potter of NJ Advanced Media. NJSIAA baseball director Tony Maselli and Rutgers have been in talks for months about moving the championships to Piscataway. Earlier this month, it was announced that […]

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Rutgers Basketball vs USC: How to Watch/ Game Thread

Rutgers fans, it’s GameDay! The Scarlet Knights’ men’s basketball team is out in Los Angeles looking to break their four-game losing streak tonight with a win over USC. The Trojans will be without one of their best scorers, Rodney Rice, as he was injured earlier in the year and will not return this season. A […]

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Rutgers Basketball Commit Imahri Wooten Nominated for 2026 McDonalds All-American Game

Rutgers basketball’s lone recruit of the 2026 class, Imahri Wooten, has been nominated to participate in the 2026 McDonald’s All-American Game. Wooten signed with Rutgers in early November, despite holding offers from several power 4 schools, including Auburn, Seton Hall, St. Johns and Virginia Tech. The six-foot-four, 180-pounder hails from Troy, New York, but has […]

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Rutgers Basketball Heads West for Matchup Against USC in LA

After a near miss against No.7 Michigan State in overtime at home, Rutgers men’s basketball will look to break their four game losing streak as they head out to Los Angeles to take on USC on Saturday. The Scarlet Knights game against the Trojans is the first part of their two game LA road trip […]

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Tom Izzo Encourages Rutgers Freshmen To Stay With Pikiell

Rutgers didn’t get the win Tuesday night, but it may have earned something just as meaningful — public respect from one of the most decorated coaches in college basketball history. After No. 7 Michigan State escaped Jersey Mike’s Arena with an 88–79 overtime win, Tom Izzo didn’t spend much time celebrating. Instead, he spent much […]

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Harper Brothers Drafted to 2026 Castrol Rising Star Teams

Three teams of NBA rookies/sophomores and one team of NBA G Leaguers were drafted to the Castrol 2026 rising star teams. These four teams will compete in a mini-tournament on Friday, Feb. 13, at the LA Clippers’ Intuit Dome as part of the 2026 NBA All-Star events. NBA legends Carmelo Anthony, Tracy McGrady, and Vince Carter, will […]

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Rutgers Wrestling Recruit Anthony Knox, Father Sentenced For Role in Brawl

The Collingswood Municipal Court has sentenced Rutgers wrestling commit Anthony Knox Jr. and his father for their role in a brawl that occurred last February, where Knox Jr. rushed into the stands with his father, causing a violent scene among matchgoers. The pair were originally charged with simple assault for purposely/knowingly causing bodily injury, as […]

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Rutgers Women’s Basketball Defeated By Oregon 74-53

Rutgers women’s basketball returned to action on Wednesday after a disapponting 76-48 loss to No. 25 Washington Monday afternoon, facing Oregon at home. The Scarlet Knights jumped out to a 6-3 lead behind early layups from Antonia Bates, Imani Lester, and Zachara Perkins, but Oregon answered with timely threes and transition buckets to take a […]

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Rutgers OL Coach Jim Turner’s Contract Details Released

The details of Rutgers’ new offensive line coach Jim Turner’s contract have been revealed thanks to an OPRA request made by NJ.com/NJ Advanced Media and subsequent reporting from Brian Fonseca. Turner signed a two-year deal with Rutgers that will run through the 2027 season. He will get paid $500k in 2026 and $550k in 2027. […]

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Rutgers Collapses Late, Falls to No.7 Michigan State in OT 88-79

Rutgers men’s basketball fell in overtime against No.7 Michigan State 88-79, despite holding a 10 point lead several times in the second half. The Scarlet Knights had several chances to put the Spartans away, but missed free throws at the end of regulation would come back to haunt them in overtime. Jaxson Kohler would open […]

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Rutgers Football 2026 Schedule Finalized By Big Ten

The 2026 Big Ten football schedules were released at 5:30 Eastern on the Big Ten Network, allowing fans to see when and where their favorite teams would play in the 2026 season. This included Rutgers, which will look to get back to a bowl game after narrowly missing out in 2025. Although there are big-time […]

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Rutgers Athletics Budget Deficit Tops 70 Million for Third Time in Five Years

NJ.com writer Keith Sargeant recently released an article detailing the Rutgers financial situation after the most recent fiscal reports were released. Several financial numbers mentioned in the article are jarring; however, the fact that Rutgers Athletics set a record 78 million dollar deficit is perhaps the hardest pill to swallow. According to an OPRA request […]

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Rutgers DB Commit Devonte Anderson Ranked Inside Rivals Top 300

Rutgers football can celebrate another recruiting win as defensive back Devonte Anderson, already a commit to the Scarlet Knights, has earned a spot on the Rivals300 list for the Class of 2026. Anderson comes in at No. 246 nationally, marking him as one of the elite defensive prospects in the country. A Rising Defensive Back Talent […]

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