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The Big Ten regular season is over as Rutgers men’s basketball falls to Ohio State

Rutgers men’s basketball lost their Big Ten regular season finale.

On Sunday afternoon, Rutgers men’s basketball could not get much going offensively in their regular-season finale against Ohio State. After a strong start, Rutgers fell apart in the second half as Ohio State left New Jersey with a 73-51 win.

Rutgers finished the regular season 15-16 (7-13 Big Ten). They lost their last three games including six of their last seven.

As Ohio State outscored Rutgers 43-23 in the second half, they got impressive performances from Roddy Gayle Jr. and Bruce Thornton. Gayle Jr. led Ohio State in scoring with 14 points. Thornton added 11 points to his resume and was tied for second on the team in rebounds with five.

While Sunday ended in disappointing fashion, there were still a few bright spots for Rutgers. That list includes Aundre Hyatt and Clifford Omoruyi. Hyatt led the team in scoring with 11 points in 28 minutes of action. Omoruyi continued to make an impact on the board with a team-high seven rebounds.

 

 

In this matchup, Ohio State was able to build its lead partly due to its success from beyond the arc. The Buckeyes shot 45 percent from three-point range, while Rutgers shot 22.2 percent. They also had success close to the basket, outscoring Rutgers 28-20 in the paint.

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Although Rutgers regular season is over, the last few months have provided optimism for the future, with prospects like Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper months away from starting their college careers.

Oh, and there is the upcoming Big Ten Tournament as well.

Rutgers men’s basketball looking to open March with win over Nebraska

Rutgers men’s basketball has a must-win game on Sunday at Nebraska if they want to make the postseason.

After ending February with a win over Michigan, Rutgers men’s basketball is back in action on Sunday afternoon. Rutgers will travel to Lincoln, Nebraska, to take on the Cornhuskers. Entering this matchup, Rutgers has won twice in their last five games.

And if they want to make the postseason, this is a must-win game.

As Rutgers looks to build on their success, they will have their hands full. The Cornhuskers are 4-1 in their last five games, with their only loss coming against Ohio State. They are also 10-8 in conference play.

For Rutgers to emerge with a win, they must limit Keisei Tominaga’s impact. The talented guard has been Nebraska’s best player offensively, averaging a team-high 13.9 points per game. Against Ohio State on Thursday, he scored nine points and added five rebounds to his resume.

While Nebraska has been the better team, they will be tasked with stopping Clifford Omoruyi. In Rutgers latest win over Michigan, the center scored 19 points and added 15 rebounds to his resume. Rutgers is a tough team to face when he is making an impact at both ends of the court.

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This matchup also represents a great opportunity to improve their road record. Through 28 games, they have gone 3-7 away from Jersey Mike’s Arena. A win over Nebraska on their home court would be an impressive accomplishment for a Rutgers team with plenty to prove.

Rutgers men’s basketball finishes February with win over Michigan

Rutgers basketball got a needed win on Thursday night.

The three-game losing streak is over for Rutgers men’s basketball who rolled out to an impressive 82-52 win over Michigan on Thursday night. It was the second time in February that they beat the Wolverines.

With the win, Rutgers is now 15-13 (7-10 Big Ten).

As Rutgers got back in the win column, they were led by Clifford Omoruyi. The talented center scored 19 points and added 15 points to his resume. He also got some help from Jeremiah Williams, who had one of his best games of the season, scoring 19 points.

After struggling over the past week, Rutgers got back in the win column because of their ability to dominate close to the basket. They scored 48 points in the paint and only allowed 18. That allowed them to build an early lead they would not relinquish.

 

 

Michigan didn’t do much right in the game but there were a few bright spots for the Wolverines. That includes Dug McDaniel, who scored 13 points along with five rebounds and four assists.

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With only three games left in the regular season, Rutgers will look to carry their success into March. Their remaining games are against Nebraska, Wisconsin and Ohio State. That stretch represents a great opportunity for Rutgers to improve their conference record.

Rutgers men’s basketball struggles offensively in loss to Maryland

Rutgers basketball had a bad loss on Sunday against Maryland.

On Sunday afternoon, Rutgers men’s basketball welcomed the Maryland Terrapins to Jersey Mike’s Arena and struggled offensively. In the second matchup of the season between these two programs, the Terrapins recorded a 63-46 win.

With the loss, Rutgers is now 14-13 (6-10 Big Ten).

As Maryland was able to get their revenge, Julian Reese set the tone offensively. The Baltimore native added 20 points and six rebounds to his resume. He got some help from Jahmir Young, who scored 12 points and dished out nine assists.

While Rutgers had thrived at home entering this matchup, they could not make clutch shots when needed. The Scarlet Knights only scored seven points in the final seven minutes of play. Maryland also had a knack for going on extended scoring runs whenever Rutgers made it close.

 

 

Although Sunday ended in disappointing fashion for Rutgers, there were a few bright spots. That includes Aundre Hyatt, who scored 13 points while adding three rebounds to his resume. He was the only Rutgers player who scored more than ten points.

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With only one game left in February, Rutgers will need to play a lot better against Michigan. The Wolverines have struggled this year, but they will be motivated to add another conference win to their resume. Struggling to put the ball in the basket like they did against Maryland could be fatal.

Rutgers will welcome the Wolverines to Jersey Mike’s Arena on February 29.

Rutgers men’s basketball vs Maryland: Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet

In a Big Ten matchup between two teams with 14 wins, Maryland will be looking for revenge.

With February winding down, Rutgers men’s basketball will welcome the Maryland Terrapins to Jersey Mike’s Arena on Sunday afternoon. In a Big Ten matchup between two teams with 14 wins, Maryland will be looking for revenge.

When these two programs faced each other earlier this month, Rutgers emerged with a 56-53 win. Since then, Maryland has posted a 1-3 record. As they look to get back in the win column, the Terrapins will have their hands full against a motivated Rutgers team that includes Clifford Omoruyi.

After a slow start to the month, Omoruyi has scored at least 10 points in two of his last four games. In that span, he added 33 rebounds to his resume. In order for Maryland to add another conference win to their resume, they will need to limit Omoruyi’s impact on the boards.

With both teams hungry for a win, this game should be full of fireworks.

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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.

Two Rutgers commits named Jersey Mike’s Naismith High School Player of the Year finalists

Rutgers basketball sees two commits named finalists for the Naismith Award.

As the high school basketball season begins to wind down, Rutgers had a reason to celebrate on Thursday. Future Scarlet Knights Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper were named Jersey Mike’s Naismith High School Player of the Year finalists. The talented duo is expected to be critical to Rutgers success starting in the fall.

While Harper and Bailey are already well known to scouts, they will have competition. That includes Cameron Boozer, AJ Dylantsa and Cooper Flagg who has already committed to Duke. All five finalists are Jersey Mike’s Naismith First-Team All-America selections.

Although each finalist has dazzled fans with their play, they were also chosen because of their character.

 

“Each candidate is being recognized for his exceptional prowess on the court and exemplary leadership throughout the season,” said Eric Oberman, the Atlanta Tipoff Club president. “The finalists stand worthy in their unique capacity, and choosing a single winner will be challenging. But we eagerly anticipate witnessing the culmination of these players’ and coaches’ seasons.”

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For Rutgers fans, March 8 will be a day to mark on the calendar. That is when the Jersey Mike’s Naismith Trophy will be announced. Harper and Bailey both have a good chance of hearing their names called.

 

Rutgers defense struggles in loss at Purdue

Rutgers basketball has now lost two straight games.

On Thursday night, Rutgers men’s basketball was unable to stop the Purdue Boilermakers’ offense in a 96-68 loss. While Rutgers had performed well in conference play this month, they were unable to replicate their success against the No.3 ranked team in the country.

As Purdue fell four points shy of 100, they were led by Zach Edey. The Toronto native scored 25 points and was tied for the team lead in rebounds with seven. He also got some help from Lance Jones, the game’s second-highest scorer with 15 points.

While Rutgers did allow a lot of easy buckets, Purdue was deadly from beyond the arc. They made 52.2 percent of their three-pointers. Rutgers only shot 38.5 from three-point range.

 

Although this game ended in disappointing fashion for Rutgers, there were a few bright spots. That includes Jeremiah Williams, who scored 12 points and added three rebounds to his resume. He has scored at least 10 points five of Rutgers six games this month.

With only two games left this month, Rutgers will be looking to bounce back on February 25th when they take on Maryland. To beat the Terrapins, Rutgers must be much better at both ends of the court. Rutgers has already beaten Maryland once this month.

Rutgers men’s basketball vs Purdue: Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet

After a few days off, Rutgers men’s basketball is back in action On Thursday night. They will head on the road to take on one of the best teams in the country, the Purdue Boilermakers

After a few days off, Rutgers men’s basketball is back in action On Thursday night. They will head on the road to take on one of the best teams in the country, the Purdue Boilermakers. Through 26 games, they are ranked as the third-best team in the country.

Entering this matchup, Rutgers is 4-1 in their last five games. Their only loss came to Minnesota on February 18. In that game, they were plagued by a slow start and outscored by seven points in the first half. They will also be highly motivated entering this matchup after losing to Purdue earlier this year.

 

In order to stun the college basketball world, Rutgers will need to slow down Zach Edey. The Purdue star has been a points machine and menace on the boards.

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Rutgers basketball looks to get back on track at Purdue

Rutgers basketball faces a huge game on Thursday at No. 3 Purdue.

After losing their first game of the month to Minnesota last week, Rutgers men’s basketball is back in action Thursday night at No.3 Purdue. With one win against a ranked team already on their resume, Rutgers will be looking to shock the college basketball world.

Purdue (23-3) dropped one spot this week in the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll. Rutgers is 14-11 (6-8 Big Ten).

Entering this matchup, Rutgers is 4-1 in its last five games. During that stretch, they looked much better in conference play and scored at least more than 65 points three times. However, they have a tough challenge ahead in Purdue.

Through 26 games, the Boilermakers have been led by Zach Edey. The Toronto native is averaging 26 points and 11.9 rebounds per game. He has also gotten some help from Lance Jones, who is averaging 12.8 points per game.

 

While Purdue will rely on their two stars, they will also have their hands full with Jeremiah Williams and Clifford Omoruyi. Since making his season debut earlier this month, Williams has averaged 13.2 points per game. Clifford Omoruyi has been a monster on the boards, averaging nine rebounds a game.

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Additionally, Rutgers will be looking for revenge in this matchup. Purdue beat Rutgers 68-60 earlier this season at Jersey Mike’a Arena. With a win on Thursday night, Rutgers would improve its road record and prove that their success this month has been no fluke.