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Rutgers men’s basketball looking to get back In the win column against Maryland

Rutgers basketball is looking to break a two-game slide on Sunday against Maryland.

On Sunday afternoon, Rutgers men’s basketball will be looking to return to their winning ways against Maryland. The Scarlet Knights are set to welcome the Terrapins to Jersey Mike’s for a Big Ten matchup between two teams with 14 wins.

After entering February at the bottom of the Big Ten standings, Rutgers has seen their positioning improve due to better play. They have four conference wins this month. One of those came against No.11 Wisconsin. They have also already beaten Maryland once this month.

 

Mawot Mag led the way offensively for Rutgers in the previous matchup between these two teams, scoring 15 points. He also got some help from Jeremiah Williams, who scored 14 points and hauled in five rebounds. Against a Maryland team looking for revenge, Rutgers will need their talented duo to have a big game.

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Additionally, Rutgers will be tasked with stopping Jahmir Young. The Terrapins star is averaging 21.1 points and five rebounds a game. In Marlyland’s loss to Wisconsin on Tuesday, he scored 20 points.

While this game should be full of fireworks, making big stops will be essential to Rutgers success. On Thursday, they were outscored in both halves and allowed 30 points in the paint to Purdue. Against Maryland, those mistakes will be fatal.

This game represents a perfect chance for Rutgers to build on its success in the Big Ten before taking on a Michigan team with only eight wins to close out the month.

Rutgers men’s basketball knocks off No.11 Wisconsin

Rutgers men’s basketball pulled off an impressive win over Wisconsin.

Rutgers men’s basketball stunned the college basketball world on Saturday afternoon. The Scarlet Knights welcomed No. 11-ranked Wisconsin to Jersey Mike’s Arena and won in dominating fashion 78-56.

Against one of the best teams in the country, Rutgers forced 12 turnovers and dominated close to the basket. Rutgers outscored Wisconsin in the paint 36-28. As Rutgers pulled off their best win of the season, they got contributions through the lineup.

In this matchup, five different Rutgers players scored more than 10 points. That list includes Jeremiah Willams, Clifford Omoruyi, Aundre Hyatt, Noah Fernandes and Mawot Mag. However, Williams set the tone offensively with a team-high 18 points and continued to be a good luck charm.

 

Since making his season debut at the beginning of the month, Rutgers is 3-0 with Williams in the lineup. In that span, Rutgers has beaten Michigan, Wisconsin, and Maryland. They are now 5-7 in conference play after starting the month 2-7.

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From the very first whistle, Rutgers took control of this game. They ended the first half up 37-28 and did not allow the Badgers back into the game. Like they have done all month, Rutgers didn’t take their foot off the pedal.

Following their most impressive win of the season, Rutgers will turn their attention to Northwestern. They face the Wildcats on February 15 with their three-game winning streak on the line.

Rutgers men’s basketball looking to extend winning streak to three games

Rutgers basketball faces a tough opponent in Wisconsin.

On Saturday afternoon, Rutgers men’s basketball will be putting their winning streak on the line against Wisconsin. So far this month, Rutgers has gone 2-0 after a disappointing January. Against the No. 11 Badgers, they will have the chance to stun the college basketball world.

As Rutgers looks to pull off their biggest win of the season, they will have their hands full with AJ Storr and Steven Crowl. Through 23 games, Starr has set the tone offensively for the Badgers, averaging 16.5 points. Crowl has been a menace on the boards, averaging 7.5 rebounds a game.

Rutgers is 12-10 (4-7 Big Ten). Wisconsin stands at 16-7 (8-4 Big Ten).

 

For Wisconsin, stopping Mawot Mag and Jeremiah Williams will be crucial to victory. In his last two games, Mag has added 30 points to his resume and hauled in five rebounds. Williams has provided a spark since joining the team at mid-season. This talented duo has helped make Rutgers hard to stop.

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While Rutgers will be playing the role of underdogs, they have looked like a different team this month. In their last two wins, they have been able to close out games against conference teams. That is something they struggled with prior.

Additionally, Rutgers will have home court advantage. They are 9-3 at Jersey Mike’s Arena this season and hungry for another Big Ten win.

Rutgers men’s basketball wins second straight conference game

Rutgers men’s basketball has won two straight games.

For the second straight game, Rutgers men’s basketball found a way to win against a Big Ten team. On Tuesday night, Rutgers traveled to the Xfinity Center to take on Maryland and left with a 56-53 win. In a hard-fought battle, Rutgers got scoring from throughout the lineup.

As Rutgers held off a determined Terrapins offense, Mawot Mag set the tone offensively. The talented forward scored a time-high 15 points and hauled in three rebounds. He got some help from Jeremiah Williams, who scored 14 points in his second game of the season.

With the win, Rutgers is now 12-10 (4-7 Big Ten).

Although Maryland was unable to defend their home court, there were a few bright spots. That includes Julian Reese, who added 19 points to his resume. Jahmir Young also made an impact with 16 points in 38 minutes of action.

 

While this game came down to the wire, Rutgers had their way close to the basket for most of the night. The Scarlet Knights scored 32 points in the paint and recorded 37 rebounds. They also made clutch shots as time winded down.

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Additionally, Rutgers showed a lot of resilience as they trailed by two points heading into the second half. Their offense came alive and outscored Maryland 34-29 in the second half. The Scarlet Knights will be back in action against Wisconsin on February 10.

Rutgers men’s basketball looking to build on thrilling Big Ten win

Rutgers men’s basketball faces a ranked Illinois on Sunday.

After a thrilling overtime win over Nebraska on Wednesday, Rutgers men’s basketball is back in action on Sunday against Illinois. They will be looking to secure their third conference win and continue to climb up the Big Ten standings. However, they have a tough matchup in the Fighting Illini.

Through 17 games this season, No. 14 Illinois has posted a 13-4 record. They have been led by Marcus Domask, who is averaging 14.9 points a game. In his latest masterpiece against Michigan on Thursday, Domask added 15 points to his resume while shooting 71.4 percent from the field.

 

As Rutgers looks to stop the talented forward, they will need Mawot Mag and Aundre Hyatt to have big games. Mag has been a scoring machine of late with 41 points in his last three games. Hyatt has also been hard to stop during that stretch with 43 points.

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While Rutgers is coming off their best win of the season, they have struggled on the road. In five games, they only have one win compared to nine at home. Sunday represents a great opportunity for Rutgers to pull off an upset and prove they can beat ranked opponents away from Jersey Mike’s Arena.

Rutgers men’s basketball wins overtime thriller against Nebraska

Rutgers basketball got an impressive and gutsy win on Wednesday night.

Rutgers answered the bell on Wednesday night, overcoming a 12-point deficit in the second half to emerge with an 87-82 overtime win over Nebraska in a hard-fought battle.

Down 63-51 with 8:22 left in the game, Rutgers pulled off the impressive comeback and were the better team in overtime.

As the Scarlet Knights improved to 10-7 (2-4 Big Ten) on the season, they were led on the night by Aundre Hyatt and Mawot Mag. That talented duo combined for 37 points and came through in overtime. Two free throws from Hyatt made it an 83- 79 game with less than a minute left in overtime, giving the Scarlet Knights a lead they would not relinquish.

Additionally, Rutgers dominated in the paint, scoring 34 points while only allowing 24. Their play in the paint was key as Rutgers slowly put the game out of reach.

 

While the Cornhuskers hard work went unrewarded, they still had some strong performances on the road. Those include the play of Brice Williams, who led the way offensively with 22 points. It marked the first time since he reached the 20-point mark since November 18. He got some help from Keisi Tominaga, who added 16 points.

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Although Rutgers was far from perfect, they showed a lot of grit in this game. They were able to wear down the Cornhuskers and end their losing streak in conference play.

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Rutgers will get a chance to build on their success on Sunday when they take on No. 14 Illinois. On the season, Illinois is playing well and currently is 12-4 (3-2 Big Ten).

Rutgers men’s basketball looking to get back on track against Nebraska

Rutgers basketball is looking to bounce back against Nebraska.

On Wednesday night, Rutgers men’s basketball will be looking to get back on track in the Big Ten against Nebraska.

On Sunday, the Scarlet Knights took on Michigan State but fell apart in the second half of a 73-55 loss. As they attempt to get back on track, the Scarlet Knights have a tough matchup with the Cornhuskers.

While Rutgers has struggled in Big Ten pla ovreraly, they have thrived at Jersey Mike’s Arena. They are 8-1 at home this season and 1-7 on the road. To continue their success at home, Rutgers will need a big game from Mawot Mag.

 

After starting the season, injured Mag has been a force of late since returning to the lineup. In eight games, the Melbourne native has averaged 10.8 points and 5.1 rebounds. He scored at least 10 points in four straight games.

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Rutgers’s defense will be tasked with stopping Keisei Tominaga and Rienk Mast. Tominaga has offensively set the tone for Nebraska, averaging 14.5 points a game. Mast has been a force on the boards, averaging a team-high 8.5 rebounds a game.

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Although the regular season is far from over, a win for Rutgers over Nebraska would be huge. So far this season, Rutgers is 1-4 in conference play, the worst record in the Big Ten. Nebraska has had a lot more success with a 3-3 record.

Rutgers men’s basketball falls to Michigan State due to second half collapse

Rutgers men’s basketball had a disappointing loss at Michigan State.

Rutgers men’s basketball lost on Sunday, a 73-55 decision at Michigan State. Rutgers was able to keep the game close in the first half before the Spartans took over in the final 20 minutes.

The loss drops Rutgers to 9-7 (1-4 Big Ten).

Michigan State was led by Malik Hall and Tyson Walker in their second straight win. Hall scored more than 10 points for the second straight game, adding 15 to his resume. Walker continued to be a scoring machine with 13 points. He has scored at least 10 points every game this season.

In this matchup, Rutgers only turned the ball over 10 times, but Michigan State built their lead on three-pointers. The Spartans shot 48 percent from beyond the arc.

 

While Rutgers was unable to build on their win over Indiana, there were still a few bright spots. Aundre Hyatt led the way with 14 points and Mawot Mag added 12 of his own. In his last three games, Mag has scored 49 points.

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However, that was not enough to stop Michigan State. In the second half, they outscored Rutgers 45-33. That included a 19-0 run in a four-and-a-half-minute span that put the game out of reach. As a result, Rutgers is now 1-4 in conference play.

With their 16th game of the season in the books, Rutgers will shift its focus to its next game against Nebraska on Wednesday. The Cornhuskers are 3-3 in conference play this season.

Rutgers men’s basketball conquers Big Ten demons in win over Indiana

Rutgers men’s basketball got a big lift with a midweek win over Indiana.

On Tuesday night, Rutgers men’s basketball finally got their first Big Ten win of the season in their fourth try. Rutgers beat Indiana 66-57 as five players,Rincluding Mawot Mag, scored double figures. While Mag continued to be a scoring machine, he got help from various sources.

Along with Mag, Aundre Hyatt, Derek Simpson, Austin Williams and JaMichael Davis had at least 10 points. Hyatt’s play, in particular, stood out since he is Rutgers’s leading score. Before Tuesday’s win, he had not scored more than nine points in a game since December 30th.

As Rutgers rolled to their ninth win of the season, they were able to take care of the Hoosiers mistakes. Indiana turned the ball over 18 times, allowing 18 points off turnovers. Their largest lead of the night was seven points.

 

While Tuesday night didn’t go as planned for Indiana, there were still a few bright spots. That includes the talented trio of Malik Reneau, Mackenzie Mgbako, and Kel’el Ware. They each scored 13 points and Ware had a big night on the boards with 13 rebounds.

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With their first conference win of the season in the books, Rutgers will shift its focus to its next game against Michigan State on Saturday. Through 15 games, the Spartans are off to a 9-6 start.

Against Indiana, Rutgers men’s basketball searching for first Big Ten win of the season

Rutgers is looking to get its first Big Ten win of the season on Tuesday night.

On Tuesday, Indiana will take on a Rutgers team still looking for their first win in January. The Scarlet Knights have lost two straight games, both against Big Ten opponents. Against the Hoosiers, they have an excellent opportunity to get their first conference win of the season.

Entering this matchup, Mawot Mag is coming off the best game of his collegiate career. Against Iowa on Saturday, the talented forward scored 24 points. He was also a monster on the boards with ten rebounds.

While Mag’s play has been encouraging, Rutgers needs Clifford Omoruyi and Aundre Hyatt to step up. Omoruyi has scored less than ten points in two straight games. In that span, Hyatt has only scored 18 points and struggled from three-point range.

 

As the Rutgers talented duo attempts to get back on track, they will be tasked with stopping Malik Reneau and Trey Galloway. Reneau is averaging 17.3 points in his last ten games. He has gotten some help from Galloway, who is averaging a team-high 3.7 assists per game.

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Although Rutgers has struggled this month, they are favored in this game by ESPN. The Hoosiers have posted a 1-1 record and only beat Ohio State by six points on Saturday. They must be at their best on Tuesday against a Rutgers team hungry for a win.