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Rutgers men’s basketball winning streak comes to an end at Minnesota

Rutgers basketball’s four-game losing streak is snapped.

On Sunday night, Rutgers men’s basketball dropped their first game of the month to Minnesota 81-70. The Scarlet Knights came into this Big Ten game having won four straight games.

After a solid first half that ended deadlocked at 37-37, Rutgers struggled in the second half to get anything going offensively. With the loss, Rutgers is now 14-11 (6-8 Big Ten).

Minnesota was dominant  as they outscored Rutgers 44-31 in the second half and were led by Pharrell Payne. The Cottage Grove, Minnesota, native scored a team-high 21 points and hauled in 11 rebounds. He got some help from Elijah Hawkins, who scored 16 points.

 

While Sunday night did not go as planned for Rutgers, there were a few bright spots, such as Clifford Omoruyi. The talented center scored 19 points and added eight rebounds to his resume. Derek Simpson also had a big game, scoring 19 points.

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Minnesota went to the free-throw line 34 times.

In this matchup, Rutgers was unable to get many stops close to the basket. They were outscored in the paint 38-30. Minnesota also fared much better beyond the arc, making eight three-pointers. Rutgers only made four shot and 21.1 percent from three-point range.

Following a disappointing result, Rutgers will turn their attention to Purdue. They are set to go on the road to take on the second-best team in the country on February 22. So far this season, they are 3-6 away from Jersey Mike’s Arena.

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

Betting odds and television details for Rutgers at Minnesota.

On Sunday afternoon, Rutgers men’s basketball will put their undefeated February record on the line against the Golden Gophers. After an up-and-down start to the season, Rutgers has looked like a different team over the last few weeks. As a result, they have started to climb up the Big Ten Standings.

Entering this matchup, Minnesota will be looking to end their two-game losing streak. After a strong start to the month, they allowed 174 points to Iowa and Purdue.

 

As the Golden Gophers look to secure their 16th win of the season, they will be tasked with stopping Jeremiah Williams. In four games, he has averaged a team-high 14.3 points per game. With the Chicago native in the lineup, Rutgers is undefeated.

In this Big Ten matchup, there should be plenty of fireworks between two teams, with much to prove.

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Rutgers men’s basketball puts undefeated February record on the line against Minnesota

Rutgers men’s basketball is looking to continue their hot streak at Minnesota.

During the first few weeks of February, conference play has been no issue for Rutgers men’s basketball. The Scarlet Knights are 4-0 and will look to stay undefeated on Sunday against the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
While Minnesota already has 15 wins, they have lost two straight.

Entering this game, Aundre Hyatt has started to heat up after a slow start to the month. In his last two games, Hyatt has scored at least 10 points. He has also gotten some help from Clifford Omoruyi, who has been a monster on the boards. In Rutgers wins over Wisconsin and Northwestern, he added 22 rebounds to his resume. 

While Minnesota will have their hands full with the talented duo, Rutgers will be tasked with stopping Dawson Garcia. The Minnesota junior is averaging a team-high 16.4 points per game. He has also made an impact on the boards, averaging 6.4 rebounds a game.

 

 

Although Rutgers has performed much better in conference play lately, they have struggled on the road. In eight games away from Jersey Mike’s Arena, they have posted a 3-5 record. This matchup is a perfect opportunity for them to conquer their road demons.

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Furthermore, a win would be huge for Rutgers in the Big Ten standings. They trailed Nebraska by one game, entering play on Saturday. This game should provide plenty of exciting moments with a lot on the line.

Jeremiah Williams leads Rutgers men’s basketball to fourth straight win

Rutgers men’s basketball got a huge win on Thursday night.

During February, Rutgers men’s basketball has been unstoppable in the Big Ten. That continued Thursday night as Rutgers beat Northwestern 63-60 to register their fourth straight win in the month.

As Rutgers made clutch shots down the stretch, Jeremiah Williams continued to be a key piece. With the win, Rutgers is now 14-10 (6-7 Big Ten).

In his fourth game of the season, Williams scored 15 points and added five rebounds to his resume. He also got some help from Jamichael Davis, who scored 11 points and Aundre Hyatt, who scored 10. The talented trio were the only Rutgers players to score double digits.

Four games for Williams, and now four wins for Rutgers basketball.

As Rutgers recorded their sixth Big Ten win of the season, they took advantage of Northwestern’s mistakes. The Wildcats turned the ball over 15 times, which resulted in 16 Rutgers points. That was the difference as Rutgers held onto their slim lead as the clock winded down to zero.

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While Tuesday night did not go as planned for Northwestern, there were still a few positives for them to take from this game. Boo Buie had a big game leading all scorers in points with 27. He also hauled in five rebounds in 39 minutes of action.

With another win in the books, Rutgers will shift their focus to Minnesota. They are set to take on the Golden Gophers on February 18 at Williams Arena. The Golden Gophers have gone 3-2 in their last five games.

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

The Scarlet Knights are off to a 3-0 start this month and have a chance to add another conference win to their resume.

After an impressive win over Wisconsin on February 10, Rutgers men’s basketball is back in action on Thursday night against Northwestern. The Scarlet Knights are off to a 3-0 start this month and have a chance to add another conference win to their resume.

However, they have a challenging task ahead in a Northwestern team that has been one of the best in the Big Ten. Unlike Rutgers, they have performed well in conference play all season with an 8-5 mark. As Northwestern looks to continue its success, it will rely heavily on Boo Buie.

 

The Northwestern star is coming off another productive performance. Against Penn State on February 11, he scored 15 points and added six assists to his resume. He also got some help from Ryan Langborg, who scored 14 points.

As Northwestern looks to increase its winning streak to three games, they will be tasked with stopping Noah Fernandes. In Rutgers’ win over Wisconsin he scored 17 points.

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Four in a row? Rutgers men’s basketball looks to continue hot streak

Rutgers men’s basketball is looking to continue their winning ways.

Through the first few weeks of February, Rutgers men’s basketball has been unbeatable. On Thursday, they will put their three-game winning streak on the line when they face Northwestern. Following their best win of the season, Rutgers will look to prove that their recent success is no fluke.

As Rutgers has started to climb up the Big Ten, Standings Jeremiah Williams has been critical to their success. Since the Chicago native made his season debut on February 3, Rutgers is undefeated with Williams having scored 42 points during this stretch.

Rutgers is now 13-10 (5-7 Big Ten).

While Rutgers has looked like a different team lately, they have a challenging task ahead in Northwestern. The Wildcats have won two straight games and entered play on Wednesday with a 17-7 record.

 

In this matchup, the Wildcats will need a big game from Boo Buie. The Albany, New York native is averaging a team-high 18.8 points per game. He has also gotten some help from Brooks Barhizer, who is averaging 14.5 points and a team-high 6.8 rebounds per game.

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As long as Rutgers keeps Northwestern’s talented duo in check, they have a good chance of winning this game. Another Big Ten win would be huge, as Iowa, Iowa State, and Penn State all have six conference wins this season. Rutgers trails them by one game with five.

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 vs Wisconsin: Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet

On February 10, Rutgers men’s basketball will be putting their two-game winning streak on the line against one of the best teams in the country

On Saturday, Rutgers men’s basketball will be putting their two-game winning streak on the line against one of the best teams in the country. The Scarlet Knights will welcome the 11th-ranked Wisconsin Badgers to Jersey Mike’s Arena.

While Wisconsin has recorded a 16-7 (8-4 Big Ten) record, they have struggled recently. After finishing January with a win against Michigan State, they are 0-3 in February. The Badgers have only scored more than 70 points once in that span.

 

As Wisconsin attempts to get back on track, they will have its hands full. So far this month, Rutgers is playing their best basketball of the season. They are 2-0 with wins over Maryland and Michigan.

To pull off an upset, Rutgers will need to be at its best. Entering play on Friday, Wisconsin was ranked as the third-best team in the Big Ten. After a rough start to the month, they will be hungry to take care of business and improve their conference record.

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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.