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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.

Down big in the first half, Rutgers basketball battles back in loss at Ohio State

Rutgers basketball lost a tight Big Ten game at Ohio State.

On Wednesday night, Rutgers men’s basketball faced Ohio State in their first game of 2024. While the Scarlet Knights were able to keep things close, the Buckeyes emerged with a 76-72 win and improved to 8-1 at home.

Rutgers is now 8-5 (0-2 Big Ten) following the loss at Ohio State.

As Rutgers struggled to stop Ohio State, the Buckeyes’ Bruce Thornton was a scoring machine. Thornton, a guard, scored 24 points while dishing out seven assists. He has been Ohio State’s best player all season and he showed why in front of 10,614 fans at Value City Arena.

Although Clifford Omoruyi and Aundre Hyatt struggled, Rutgers got some solid offensive play from their backcourt. Derek Simpson led the way offensively with 23 points, and Noah Fernandez helped out with 17. The duo continued to step up when needed.

 

While Wednesday night ended in disappointing fashion, Rutgers showed a lot of fight. After being down 45-32 in the first half, Rutgers outscored Ohio State 40-31 in the second half. Had they not gotten off to a slow start, an upset was well within reach.

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After three days off, Rutgers will be back in action on Wednesday against Iowa. The Hawkeyes are off to an 8-6 start and have lost their last game on Tuesday. For Rutgers, taking care of the basketball will be vital after turning the ball over 11 times against Ohio State.

Rutgers men’s basketball searching for first Big Ten win in matchup with Ohio State

Rutgers men’s basketball has a big game tonight against Ohio State.

After a brief vacation, Rutgers men’s basketball returns to action on Wednesday night against Ohio State. The Scarlet Knights will be attempting to record their first Big Ten win of the season and start 2024 with a win. However, they have a tough Buckeyes team in the way.

Enter play on Wednesday, the Buckeyes are 4-1 in their last five games. During that span, they have been led by Bruce Thornton, who is averaging 16.9 points per game. The talented sophomore has scored at least 10 points in 10 straight games.

While Ohio State is favored in this game, they will be tasked with stopping Clifford Omoruyi and Derek Simpson. Omouryi has been a monster on the boards and Simpson has been an assists machine. The talented duo has been vital to Rutgers success.

 

Additionally, Rutgers will be looking to end Ohio State’s success at home. So far this season, the Buckeyes are 7-1 at Value City Arena. They have outscored opponents by 14.4 points.

Additionally, Rutgers has not played a lot on the road this season. They are 1-1 in games away from Jersey Mike’s Arena. Wednesday night presents a perfect opportunity for Rutgers to move up in the Big Ten standings.

Regardless of the outcome, this game should provide plenty of fireworks and memorable moments.

Rutgers basketball looking to end December with win over Stonehill

Rutgers basketball closes out December with a non-conference game.

With the start of 2024 only two days away, Rutgers still has one game left on the schedule. The Scarlet Knights will welcome Stonehill to Jersey Mike’s Arena on Saturday afternoon. After losing to Mississippi State last Saturday, they will look to return to the win column.

While Rutgers has gotten off to a solid start, they will take on a Stonehill team that is 2-12. The Skyhawks have won one game this month and allowed at least 75 points in four games during that span. They have also struggled on the road with a 0-10 record.

As Rutgers looks to secure their eighth win of the season, this game represents a perfect opportunity for their stars to have a big night. That includes Aundre Hyatt, who is averaging a team-leading 12.1 points per game. Clifford Omoruyi, who is averaging 10.9 points and 8.4 rebounds a game, will be a vital piece.

 

Additionally, Rutgers will have the home-court advantage where they have thrived this season. They are 6-1 at Jersey Mike’s Arena and have looked like a much better team.

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For the Skyhawks to pull off an upset, they will need Tony Fielder to lead the offense. He is averaging 12.8 points a game this season. Against Miami on Thursday, he was a scoring machine with 22 points.

While Rutgers is a heavy favorite entering this game, Saturday afternoon should be a good matchup between two teams looking to head into 2024 with a win.

Rutgers looking to get back on track versus Seton Hall

Rutgers basketball faces Seton Hall this weekend.

After losing their first road game of the season on Wednesday, Rutgers basketball is looking for redemption on Saturday night. The Scarlet Knights are set to face Seton Hall as the Big Ten program looks to end their two-game losing streak.

Entering this matchup, Rutgers will need to be a lot better defensively. In their last two losses to Wake Forest and Illinois, they allowed 152 points. They have not scored more than 58 points in a game during that span. On Saturday night, things will not get any easier as Seton Hall is undefeated at home.

As Rutgers looks to end the Pirates undefeated run, Clifford Omoruyi is one player to watch. He has been a rebound machine this season but only scored 11 points in his last two games. Getting him back on track will be essential for the Scarlet Knights offense.

 

Additionally, Rutgers will be tasked with containing Kadary Richmond. The Brooklyn native is averaging 15.1 points per game for the Pirates while shooting 50 percent from the field. In Seton Hall’s last game against Baylor, he scored 18 points.

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While the Pirates are favored in this game, Rutgers is hungry for a win. Saturday represents a perfect opportunity for the Scarlet Knights to conquer their road demons and record their first win of December.

Rutgers loses first road game of the season

Rutgers basketball had another disappointing loss on Wednesday night.

On Wednesday night, Rutgers struggled in their first road game of the season as they lost to Wake Forest 76-57. While the Scarlet Knights kept the game close in the first half, Wake Forest took over in the second half and outscored Rutgers 39-26.

Wake Forest’s offense was hard to stop as they got balanced scoring throughout the lineup. Kevin Miller led the way with 23 points and Eftor Reid added 12 points of his own. Since December 2018 the Demon Deacons are 24-0 against nonconference opponents.

Although Wednesday night didn’t go as planned for Rutgers, there were still a few bright spots. For the fifth time this season, Aundre Hyatt scored more than 10 points. Noah Fernandes also had a productive night, scoring 13 points.

 

In this matchup Rutgers biggest issue was taking care of the ball. The Scarlet Knights committed 14 turnovers, while the Demon Deacons only committed 10. Rutgers was also in foul trouble as they ended the night with 18 fouls.

After a disappointing performance on Wednesday, Rutgers will turn its action to Seton Hall. They are set to take on the Pirates on Sunday and will again be in front of a road crowd. It will be a good challenge for the Scarlet Knights as entering play on Thursday, the Pirates were undefeated at home.

Rutgers searching for first road win of the season in matchup with Wake Forest

Rutgers basketball faces a solid Wake Forest team on Wednesday night.

On Wednesday night, Rutgers basketball will be looking to get back into the win column after Illinois snapped their five-game winning streak on Saturday. After enjoying the comforts of home, Rutgers will travel to Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum to take on Wake Forest.

Entering this matchup, Wake Forest is 3-0 at home. In their most recent win over Florida, Hunter Sallis led the way offensively with a team-high 24 points. As the Demon Deacons try to stay undefeated at home, they will be tasked with limiting Rutgers talented trio of Clifford Omoruyi, Derek Simpson and Aundre Hyatt.

 

Through Rutgers first six games, Hyatt is averaging a team leading 11.6 points a game. Omoruyi has been a monster on the boards, averaging 9.1 rebounds a game. Along with Simpson, who has been a scoring machine, the Rutgers’ offense has been hard to stop.

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As the Scarlet Knights look to improve to 6-2, they will be in unfamiliar territory. Wednesday night will mark their first road game of the season. It will be a good test for the Scarlet Knights, who have plenty to prove after losing their first Big Ten game of the season.

To leave North Carolina with a win, they will need their offense to be at its best and to limit turnovers.

Rutgers beats Georgetown in Gavitt Games, improve to 3-1

Rutgers basketball got a big win on Wednesday against Georgetown.

On Wednesday night, Rutgers men’s basketball continued its winning ways when it welcomed Georgetown to Jersey Mike’s Arena. Freshman guard Derek Simpson shined offensively, and Rutgers took advantage of the Hoyas’ mistakes to improve to 3-1.

After losing to Princeton on opening night, Rutgers has looked like a different team. That was on display Wednesday night. While Rutgers was outrebounded 40-29, they turned 21 Georgetown turnovers into 25 points. Rutgers also got offense from various sources, scoring a season-high 71 points.

Four players scored at least 10 points, including Simpson, who led the way with 15. However, he was not the only one who made an impact offensively, as Noan Fernandes, Aundre Hyatt, and Gavin Griffiths also scored double-digit points. Griffiths’s performance was particularly encouraging, as the talented freshman scored 12 points after only scoring five against Bryant on Sunday.

 

Although the Hoyas kept things close, Rutgers used an 11-0 run early in the second half to put the game out of reach. They never trailed at any point and held off Georgetown’s rally in the second half.

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With the Gavitt Games over, Rutgers will turn its focus to its matchup with Howard on Saturday night. Rutgers will again play in front of their home fans at Jersey Mike’s Arena, where they are is 3-0.

Jamichael Davis signed his National Letter of Intent with Rutgers

2023 recruit Jamichael Davis arrived on campus on Monday, signing his National Letter of Intent to join Rutgers basketball 2023-24 team.

Jamichael Davis arrived on campus on Monday and set to join the Rutgers men’s basketball 2023-24 team. With the recent departures of guards Cam Spencer and Paul Mulcahy, reinforcements such as Davis are very much needed.

The three-star recruit committed to the Scarlet Knights in December over VCU, Auburn, Wichita State, and UAB. As a junior at McEachern High School (Powder Springs, Ga.), the 6-foot-2, 165-pound point guard averaged 22 points, 13.1 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game.

The Georgia native is excellent on the perimeter while also possessing speed and agility to drive past defenders. The 2023 prospect plays with explosiveness and terrific vision. He is a great competitor who competes on the defensive end. Also, Davis plays intense defense and is an excellent rebounder for a point guard.

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Davis can provide instant offense, creating shots and getting his teammates involved. Rutgers struggled on offense in 2022-23, an aspect the Scarlet Knights would like to improve this upcoming season. Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell loves the energy, intensity, and athleticism Davis brings to the team. 

The new Scarlet Knight is an under-the-radar recruit, battling some injuries the past two summers. He has a high basketball IQ and plays unselfish basketball. According to 247Sports, Davis has a player rating of 87 and is the No. 215 ranked prospect in the class of 2023.

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