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Rutgers has two recipients for the Outstanding Sportsmanship Award

Two Rutgers athletes were honored by the Big Ten this week.

With the spring season in the books for college athletics, nationwide programs are shifting focus to the 2024-2025 academic year. However, the Big Ten honored 28 students named Outstanding Sportsmanship Award winners on Tuesday. Two Rutgers athletes were honored.

This year, the Scarlet Knights were represented by Xavier Marcoux and Leigha Devine. They both had impressive seasons for Rutgers golf, but as Tuesday showed, their impact exceeded their statistics. One member of each varsity sports team on every campus was chosen by their school as a Sportsmanship Award honoree and two Outstanding Sportsmanship Award winners were then selected from each school.

Friday Knight Lights!

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— Rutgers Scarlet Knights (@RUAthletics) June 25, 2024

While Marcoux and Devine made headlines, they were not the only Rutgers athletes with something to celebrate. The Scarlet Knights, who were Big Ten Sportsmanship Honorees, include Chris Hill, Cole Cutters, Rylee Ferretti, Allison Lynch, Oskar Palmquist, and Sonny Fauci.

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Over the next few months, Rutgers athletes will get well-deserved rest before returning to action. For many, Tuesday was a milestone that showed how much each athlete means to their school.

Talented Rutgers duo rewrites the record books at Tom Jones Memorial Invitational

It was a big weekend for Rutgers track and field at the Tom Jones Memorial.

At the Tom Jones Memorial Invitation this past weekend, Rutgers track and field standouts Alex Carlson and Chloe Timberg helped the Scarlet Knights earn a split. In the process, they rewrote the record books for the program.

The Scarlet Knights finished the weekend with six top-three finishes and ten total performances on the top-10 all-time list.

An unforgettable weekend started with Carlson, who improved upon the previous 5,000-meter record by more than 30 seconds. The New Jersey native won the event with a time of 15:53.14. It was not only a new personal best for Carlson but also shattered the nearly 22-year-old record set by All-American Julie Culley.

Congratulations to Alex Carlson for setting another Rutgers school record in the 5,000m with a time of 15:53.14 at the Larry Ellis Invitational @ Princeton University. Carlson broke Julie Culley’s record (16:29.84) set in 2002. Go Knights! ⚔️🛡🔥 #WeRInevitable #RutgersDistance pic.twitter.com/bCsYefuElr

— Coach Jelley (@CoachJelley) April 13, 2024

Joining Carlson in making history was Chloe Timberg, who cleared the bar in the women’s pole vault at 4.56m (14′ 11.5″). This topped her previous mark, which was set at the Larry Ellis Invitational meet record. In the men’s 5,000-meter, Brian Pedretti also had a memorable performance, clocking a time of 14:31.19, which ranks fifth all-time.

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With the Tom Jones Memorial Invitational in the books, Rutgers focus now shifts to the UofSC Open in Columbia, South Carolina and the Wake Forest Invitational in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on April 20. The Scarlet Knights will again look to add to the record books as the season winds down.

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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Rutgers athletics finding success in February

Over the last few weeks, Rutgers sports fans have had plenty to celebrate.

Over the last few weeks, Rutgers sports fans have had plenty to celebrate. The Lacrosse season is in full swing and after a disappointing January, men’s basketball looks like a different team. So far in February, that trio has posted a 6-0 record.

However, they are not the only teams that have had success. Despite dropping their last three matches, wrestling is off to a 10-4 start. They have also been very good on the road, with a 5-1 record compared to a 4-3 mark at home. Despite their struggle at Jersey Mike’s Arena, fans have been out in full force.

 

However, the fun is far from over. In the second full week of February, wrestling is set to take on the best team in the country in Penn State on February 12. Men’s basketball will put their three-game winning streak on the line on February 15. Those matchups should provide plenty of fireworks for fans in Piscataway.

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Rutgers men’s lacrosse moves up four spots in latest poll, one of five ranked Big Ten teams

Rutgers men’s lacrosse is making a move in the polls this week.

Following a 2-0 start to the season, Rutgers men’s lacrosse moved up an impressive four spots this week in the Men’s Division I Media Poll.

The poll sees Rutgers as one of the biggest movers since the last poll (which was the preseason poll. The Scarlet Knights are now No. 11, moving up four places from their preseason ranking.

Rutgers started the season with impressive wins over Leigh two weeks ago and this past weekend at Stony Brook.

The top three teams in the poll (Notre Dame, followed by Duke and Virginia) remain unchanged. Maryland moved up to fourth following wins over then No. 19 Richmond and No. 12 Loyola (Maryland).

Rutgers is one of five Big Ten programs ranked by the media this week:

Ohio State is receiving votes this week.

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Rutgers faces No. 7 Army this weekend then travel to play at No. 20 Loyola the following weekend.

Rutgers track and field makes history at Bob Pollock Invitational

Rutgers track and field had a good weekend.

Over the weekend, Rutgers track and field continued to shine at the Pollock Invitational at Boston University. Rutgers recorded over a dozen performances that qualified for the top-10 all-time list. They also improved their NCAA standing in several events.

In the men’s and women’s long jump Sincere Robinson and Celine-Jada Brown finished in the top three. Robinson finished in third with a jump of 7.89m, the third-best in program history. Brown placed second in the long jump as she recorded a distance of 6.28m, the fourth-best mark all-time at Rutgers and No. 15 in the country.

However, Rutgers success was not limited to the long jump. Brian and Kevin O’Sullivan finished third and fourth in the pole vault. The talented duo have each posted a mark this season that ranks in the top 50 of the NCAA.

 

 

Additionally, the distance medley relay team, which consists of Brown, Cynthia Boakye, Arianna Smith and Shelby Whetstone, finished in eighth with a time of 3:45.64. That ranks 10th all-time in the program history.

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With a successful weekend in the books, Rutgers will shift its focus to the Scarlet Knight Open on February second and third. The next two weeks will be important with the Big Ten Championships less than a month away.

Rutgers winter athletics are off to a good start in December

With the halfway point of December quickly approaching, Rutgers winter athletics has been a winning machine of late.

With the halfway point of December quickly approaching, Rutgers winter athletics has been a winning machine of late. Men’s basketball won their first matchup of the season against Seton Hall on Saturday. Wrestling has also lived up to the preseason hype with a 5-1 start.

However, they are not the only sports that have stood out. Women’s basketball is off to a solid start, and they showed some encouraging signs in their loss to Indiana over the weekend. The matchup marked Rutgers most challenging task yet, as the Hoosiers are ranked as the 16th-best team in the country.

 

For many Rutgers fans, December has been marked on the calendar for a few weeks. On the 28th, Rutgers football is set to take on Miami in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl. It is the first time in over eight years that the Scarlet Knights are participating in a bowl game.

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Rutgers tennis signs Ontario star

Rutgers tennis got an experienced and accomplished standout this week.

Rutgers tennis had a reason to celebrate on Tuesday when head coach Hillary Ritchie announced the signing of Jelena Vico. The Ontario native is set to join the Scarlet Knights next fall. However, she brings an impressive resume to Piscataway.

The future Scarlet Knight competed in events worldwide during the ITF World Tennis Tour this year. Those tournaments included stops in Guatemala, Canada, and Europe. In 2022, she earned her first-ever ITF title at a J5 in Santa Tecla, El Salvador.

Due to her past success, many at Rutgers, including Ritchie, are excited for Vico to arrive on campus.

Jelena is going to be a terrific addition to our team,” Ritchie told Rutgers Athletics. “She has a ton of natural power in her game. Her international competition experience is going to be an asset in Big Ten play.”

 

While Vico has thrived on the tennis courts, she has also excelled in the classroom. At Richview Collegiate Institute in Etobicoke, she has been an honor student every year. When she wasn’t on the tennis court, Vico was a member of the school’s Book Club, Leadership Club, and volleyball team.

Although her collegiate debut is still months away, Vico looks forward to how Rutgers will impact her future.

” It’s not just about hitting the tennis courts, but also being a part of a supportive team and getting a top-notch education in something that I love. Rutgers is the right place for me to grow both athletically and academically,” Vico said in a statement about her signing with the program.