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Masyiah Brawner was offered last week by Rutger track and field

On June 20, the Scarlet Knights sent a scholarship off to Winslow High School star Masyiah Brawner

Recruiting is in full effect for Rutgers track and field, with a recent going out to one of the top athletes in New Jersey.

On June 20, the Scarlet Knights sent a scholarship off to Winslow High School star Masyiah Brawner. She is a special and unique talent.

During her high school career, Brawner has been a swiss army knife. She has participated in the 4×100 relay, 4×200 relay, long jump, high jump, and triple jump. Regardless of the event, she has been a very useful piece for the Eagles.

If Brawner were to pick Rutgers, she would be joining a program that’s certainly on the up.

Earlier this month, Chloe Timberg became the first athlete in Rutgers women’s track and field history to win an NCAA Championship. Many in Piscataway, including Head Cross Country Coach/Associate Head Coach Track and Field Matthew Jelley, hope she is the first of many.

After 5 hours of competition, Masyiah Brawner placed 8th in the country in Triple Jump with a PR of 40’6.25 ft at 2024 New Balance Outdoor Nationals. @njmilesplit @SJTrack @HSSportsNJ pic.twitter.com/jxiK29KPDI

โ€” Tauhidah Thompson (@TauhidahThomps1) June 16, 2024

 

While Brawner is not expected to make a decision anytime soon, she took to social media to thank Rutgers for the interest and acknowledge that she had received an offer.

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On her personal X account, Brawner said she was ” blessed to receive an offer from Rutgers University.” As Rutgers continues to add to its 2026 class, Brawner will be an athlete to watch.

Rutgers Chloe Timberg wins first women’s NCAA Championship in program history

Rutgers’ Chloe Timberg is the program’s first national champion in track and field since 1983.

On Thursday night, Rutgers women’s track and field star pole vaulter Chloe Timberg made history in Eugene, Oregon. At Hayward Field, Timberg set a meet and school record while giving Rutgers its first national champion in track and field since 1983. It was also the first women’s NCAA Championship in program history.

Before rewriting the record books, Timberg matched her previous career best of 4.60m (15′ 1″), the only pole vaulter to reach that height. That set the stage for a moment she would never forget as shortly after, Timberg cleared a record height of 4.71m (15′ 5.5″). The height also tied Timberg for third-best in NCAA history.

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Chloe Timberg, an All-American and three-time Big Ten Champion, takes her place as the nationโ€™s best pole vaulter, setting an NCAA Championship meet and school record with a height of 4.71m (15โ€™ 5.5โ€). #GoRU | ๐Ÿ›กโš”๏ธ pic.twitter.com/5sEhXJATFl

โ€” Rutgers Track & Field/Cross Country (@RutgersTFXC) June 7, 2024

As Timberg took in her historic performance, she reflected on her journey and thanked everyone who has helped her at Rutgers over the years.

” We knew this was not going to be an easy feat, there are many talented vaulters in the NCAA,” Timberg told Rutgers athletics. ” Coach and I took on the challenge of making big changes mid-season so to see that risk pay off was incredible. I am so proud to be a part of the Rutgers Athletics family because they have been a huge support at every turn.”

For Timberg, Thursday’s latest accomplishment comes as no surprise. Earlier this year she won silver at the Big Ten Outdoor Championships and was named the Big Ten Field Athlete of the Year. Her focus will now shift to the U.S. Olympic trials, which are just a few weeks away.

Big weekend win for Rutgers women’s golf

Rutgers women’s golf had a strong weekend with a win in the Rutgers Invitational.

Over the weekend, Rutgers women’s golf had a reason to celebrate. The Scarlet Knights put together a memorable performance as they won the Rutgers Invitational. It marked the team’s second event victory in the last two seasons.

For the first time since 2017, Rutgers hosted the invitational and took advantage of the opportunity. The Scarlet Knights won the tournament by 26 strokes over runner-up Albany. Their win came in less than weather, as challenging and windy conditions were a constant theme.

During Rutgers win, Rikke Nordvik made history. The Stavangar, Norway native finished with a 1-over score to par, the lowest score in tournament history. However, she was one of many who had success, as six Rutgers players were named to the All-Tournament Team.

Some photos of @RutgersWGolf at the Rutgers Invitational this weekend.

Photos by Priscilla Senger pic.twitter.com/BITgefLHGA

โ€” Targum Sports (@TargumSports) April 9, 2024

 

It was a great win for head coach Kari Williams as the Scarlet Knights look to build some momentum into their matchup this week with Ohio State.

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“We are excited to have earned the win at home,” Williams told Rutgers athletics. “The support we had on the course from friends, family and fans was amazing and energizing for our team. I’m happy with the consistency from the team; they played a lot of steady golf this weekend in difficult conditions.

Rutgers Swimming: Holly Prasanto Named Second Team All-American

Rutgers diver Holly Prasanto gets a national recognition.

On Wednesday, Rutgers’ Holly Prasanto made headlines. The Sheffield, England native was named a College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) second-team all-American for the 2023-24 season. She is the fifth Rutgers diver to earn First or Second-Team all-America honors.

In her first NCAA appearance, Prasanto advanced to the consolation final after taking ninth in the preliminary round with a score of 285.20. She finished with a score of 299.20, the seventh-highest in Rutgers history.

Her success did not stop there as the talented junior qualified for the 2024 NCAA Swimming & Diving championship with a fourth-place finish. Prasanto recorded a score of 532.15 after 12 dives for Rutgers to send a member of its dive squad to NCAAs for a third straight year.

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Rutgersโ€™ Holly Prasanto was named a Second Team CSCAA All-American for her performance at the 2024 NCAA Championships
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โ€” RU Swimming & Diving (@RUSwimDive) March 27, 2024

 

Additionally, Prasanto has joined a talented group. She is among 245 athletes from 42 institutions that earned All-America honors.

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In her three seasons in Piscataway, Prasanto has made her impact felt with a trio of 1M crowns.

Rutgers Golf: Leigha Devine finishes runner-up at Fresno Classic

Rutgers golf got a strong performance from Leigha Devine this week.

On Tuesday afternoon, Rutgers golf was back in action as the Fresno Classic came to an end. While the Scarlet Knights did not finish in the top five, Leigha Devine gave them a reason to celebrate.

Devine finished just two strokes behind the event winner. In the third round, she birdied holes No. 7 and No. 15 and collected 13 pars. While she felt just short of first place, it was an experience that Devine didn’t take for granted.

“The last leg of our west coast swing was super fun; Fresno put on a great tournament, and Copper River was quite the challenge,” Devine told Rutgers Athletics. “The greens were in impeccable shape and I wish I could have taken more advantage of that. My game is looking promising heading into our last three events. The team and I are ready for our debut at home next week and can’t wait to see what we can do to finish out the season.”

CSU women post program-record 3rd team victory of the season as Andrea Bergsdottir scores 2nd individual win of spring; Coloradans Leigha Devine, Connor Jones notch top-10s. https://t.co/X1BpDZB6m1 @CSUWGolf @leighadevine22 @CSUMGolf pic.twitter.com/CdO2WZH4Wj

โ€” Gary Baines (@ColoGolfJournal) March 26, 2024

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Out of a field that involved 21 teams, Devine’s effort helped Rutgers leave Fresno with an eighth place finish. In a tournament full of ups downs, Devine was a bright spot.

Big Ten Network releases 2024 Baseball and Softball broadcast schedules

As the baseball and softball season continues, the Big Ten Network will be the place to catch all the action

During the 2024 baseball and softball campaign, the Big Ten Network will be the place to catch all the action. On Wednesday, the network announced that it will feature nearly 600 games. Fans will also be able to stream games on the FOX Sports App and B1G+ throughout the season.

Softball coverage begins on Friday, March 22, when Illinois takes on Nebraska at 6 p.m. ET. This year, the network will also provide coverage of the Big Ten Softball Tournament from Iowa City, beginning with Game 1 on Wednesday, May 8, at noon ET and concluding with the championship game on Saturday, May 11, at 4 p.m. ET.

Lisa Byington, Sloane Martin, and Kylen Mills will be the primary play-by-play broadcasters for softball coverage. Analysis will be provided by Jennie Ritter, Elise Menaker, and Sammy Nettling.

Baseball coverage will begin on March 29 at 6 p.m. ET when Purdue visits Ohio State. The Big Ten Network will also provide coverage of the Big Ten Baseball Tournament Presented by IFS from Omaha, beginning on Tuesday, May 21. On May 26, coverage will conclude with the championship game at 3 p.m. ET.

During the baseball season, Connor Onion, Jack Kizer, and Connor McKnight will be responsible for play-by-play duties. Scott Pose, Danan Hughes, and Jeff Leise will provide analysis.

On April 6, the Network will provide its first coverage of a Rutgers game when the Scarlet Knights take on Wisconsin.

Rutgers fans unlock another important level to the NIL fundraiser by the Knights of the Raritan collective

The Knights of the Raritan give an important NIL update.

The Knights of the Raritan have been successful over the past month in their most recent fundraising initiative. A second round of fundraising was completed which raised an additional $25,000 for student-athletes.

The Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) collective is the most visible extension of Rutgers in this collective space. The Knights of the Raritan (KTR), while not operated by the university or the athletic department, serve an important role for the future of Rutgers athletics in the ever-changing world that is NIL and the NCAA.

The second round of fundraising is now completed, meaning that two matching gifts of $25,000 have been secured. The next round, KTR said, is dedicated for men’s basketball:

Last year, KTR undertook an ambitious challenge to raise $1 million for the NIL collective. It is a vitally important undertaking if Rutgers is going to be competitive in the Big Ten.

 

Greg Schiano, the Rutgers football head coach, has said that NIL is paramount to his team’s ability to continue the rebuilding process. Especially in the Wild West landscape that is college football right now.

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โ€œItโ€™s paramount in what we are doing right now. That is where college football is, and you have to be able to be competitive in that landscape, and we have to be able to be competitive in that landscape. And itโ€™s not going to get less. Itโ€™s going to only get more,โ€ Schiano said this past November.

โ€œWe have guys that have performed at a high level. Well, you know what, they are going to be people thatโ€™s trying to get them off our team. Thatโ€™s the facts. And thereโ€™s going to be guys, we are not only going to want to keep our own guys here, but we are going to want to go out and pursue; and we have to do the things that Big Ten teams do to be competitive and eventually be champions. Every bit helps but we need every bit.โ€

Two years ago, ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum echoed these sentiments in acknowledging that every recruiting conversation is centered on NIL:

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โ€œNIL is everything right now thereโ€™s not a conversation that goes on in a living room with a player that doesnโ€™t start then with what am I getting? Itโ€™s the new world,โ€ Finebaum said in a 2022 nterview with Rutgers Wire.

โ€œI talk to coaches all the time and they mask it as if itโ€™s just part of a conversation but itโ€™s the entire conversation. And so you have to find a way to get around it and if you donโ€™t, youโ€™re going to be out of business.โ€

How did the Rutgers Olympic sports do this past week?

Although February is in the rearview mirror, Rutgers athletics has continued to be a winning machine

Although February is in the rearview mirror, Rutgers athletics has continued to be a winning machine. Baseball and softball are off to impressive starts due to their potent offenses. So far, they have combined to post a 21-9 record before the start of conference play. However, they are not the only teams adding to the win column.

After a three-game skid, Rutgers men’s basketball ended February with an 82-52 win over Michigan. They ended the month strong due to the play of Clifford Omoruyi, who added 19 points to his resume.

 

As temperatures continue to rise, there is plenty coming up for Rutgers
fans to look forward to. After a brief hiatus, Rutgers wrestling will be back in action on March 9 for the Big Ten championships. The lacrosse season is also officially under way, with the men’s team off to a 4-1 start.

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Rutgers and NIL: Knights of the Raritan offering new incentives to join collective

The Knights of the Raritan have a new fundraising initiative.

The Knights of the Raritan, a Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) collective, is beginning a new push this week to increase its membership.

The collective, founded to support Rutgers student-athletes, has become an influential and instrumental part of recruitment and retention for all Scarlet Knights sports. KTR was launched nearly two years ago.

The ‘Scarlet Ticket’ drive, which begins on Wednesday, offers Knights of the Raritan (KTR) members the chance to win what is being billed as “two premium season tickets” for every football game, men’s basketball game, women’s basketball game and wrestling match for the upcoming academic year (2024-25).

Fans can buy entries for the contest, starting at $10.99 for one entry, all the way up to $499.99 for 50 entries.

“We are excited to launch the Scarlet Ticket campaign, offering fans the ultimate Rutgers Athletics experience,” said Jon Newman, the president of KTR “This first-of-its-kind initiative not only supports our beloved teams but also rewards our dedicated supporters during a season sure to be filled with incredible games and memories.”

Existing members are encouraged to participate and upgrade their KTR experience.

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It is certainly a fascinating offer and could afford the lucky winner a chance to see a special year in Rutgers athletics.

Football, which retained most of its core, is coming off a 7-6 season and a win over Miami in the Pinstripe Bowl. Men’s basketball boasts two five-star recruits in their upcoming class and women’s basketball is starting to see its young team come together over the past month.

Wrestling is nationally ranked and finished the season with four Big Ten wins, an impressive accomplishment in the toughest conference in the nation.

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Earlier this year, KTR ran a successful auction that sold off the sneakers Rutgers football head coach Greg Schiano won during the Pinstripe Bowl.

Rutgers athletics continues impressive start to February

Over the last few weeks, fans of Rutgers athletics have had plenty to be excited about

Over the last few weeks, fans of Rutgers athletics have had plenty to be excited about. Men’s basketball has looked like a different team, while women’s basketball has looked more competitive and added a few conference wins to their resume. However, they are not the only teams having success.

Baseball season is officially underway and the Scarlet Knights won their first series of the season. Tony Maria was vital to their success with seven RBI in his first two games. Rutgers softball has also gotten off to an impressive start with a 6-4 record in their first ten games.

 

While February is already halfway over, Rutgers athletics have shown no signs of slowing down. After a winter full of ups and downs, their recent success has been a welcomed change of pace. Over the next few weeks, their success should continue.

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