Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Rutgers Scarlet Knights

14-20 - 14th in Big Ten

2026 Schedule

RUTG
L 82-69
CREI
RUTG
W 81-53
RID
RUTG
W 72-60
ME
RUTG
W 84-72
LEH
RUTG
W 80-71
AMER
RUTG
L 67-54
CCSU
RUTG
L 85-60
TENN
RUTG
L 68-63
ND
RUTG
W 80-65
UNLV
RUTG
L 81-65
PUR
MICH
L 101-60
RUTG
HALL
L 81-59
RUTG
RUTG
W 70-69
PENN
RUTG
W 65-50
DSU
RUTG
L 80-73
OSU
RUTG
W 88-85
ORE
ILL
L 81-55
RUTG
RUTG
W 77-75
NU
WIS
L 96-87
RUTG
IOWA
L 68-62
RUTG
RUTG
L 82-59
IU
RUTG
L 88-79
MSU
USC
L 78-75
RUTG
UCLA
L 98-66
RUTG
RUTG
L 80-68
NEB
RUTG
W 68-57
MD
PSU
W 85-72
RUTG
MINN
L 80-61
RUTG
RUTG
L 79-72
WASH
MD
W 69-65
RUTG
MSU
L 91-87
RUTG
RUTG
W 74-62
PSU
RUTG
W 72-67
MINN
RUTG
L 72-59
UCLA
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Donovan Dent has a triple-double to lead UCLA to a 72-59 win vs. Rutgers.

Dent's triple-double helps UCLA beat Rutgers 72-59 at Big Ten Conference Tournament Dent's triple-double helps UCLA beat Rutgers 72-59 at Big Ten Conference Tournament

— Donovan Dent had 12 points, 12 assists and a career-high 10 rebounds — the first triple-double in the history of the Big Ten Conference Tournament — to help sixth-seeded UCLA beat No. 14 seed Rutgers 72-59 on Thursday night in the third round.

Francis scores 29 points, leads Rutgers over Minnesota 72-67 at Big Ten Tournament Francis scores 29 points, leads Rutgers over Minnesota 72-67 at Big Ten Tournament

— Tariq Francis scored 29 points to lead No. 14 seed Rutgers over 11th-seeded Minnesota 72-67 on Wednesday night in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament.

Rutgers beats Penn State 74-62 to sweep season series Rutgers beats Penn State 74-62 to sweep season series

— Tariq Francis and Lino Mark combined for 34 points to lead Rutgers to a 74-62 victory over Penn State on Sunday in a Big Ten Conference regular-season finale.

No. 8 Michigan State beats Rutgers 91-87 before closing regular season at No. 3 Michigan No. 8 Michigan State beats Rutgers 91-87 before closing regular season at No. 3 Michigan

— Jeremy Fears had 21 points and eight assists and Coen Carr also scored 21, helping No. 8 Michigan State hold off Rutgers 91-87 on Thursday night.

Big Ten Standings

TEAM W L GB OVR
Michigan 87.3 - 3 37
Nebraska 77.0 6.5 7 28
Michigan State 78.8 7.5 8 27
Illinois 83.2 7.5 9 28
Wisconsin 83.0 10.5 11 24
Purdue 81.6 6.5 9 30
UCLA 77.1 11 12 24
Ohio State 79.3 13 13 21
Iowa 74.5 11.5 13 24
Indiana 78.2 15 14 18
Minnesota 69.4 18.5 18 15
USC 78.6 15 14 18
Washington 77.1 17.5 17 16
Rutgers 70.5 20 20 14
Northwestern 73.1 19 19 15
Oregon 70.8 21 20 12
Maryland 69.7 21.5 21 12
Penn State 73.7 21 20 12
Full Standings

2021 Team Leaders

Offense

  • Points Per Game

    Tariq Francis

    Tariq Francis, G

    17.0

  • Assists Per Game

    Tariq Francis

    Tariq Francis, G

    2.9

  • Field Goal Percentage

    Tariq Francis

    Tariq Francis, G

    41.9

Defense

  • Rebounds Per Game

    Emmanuel Ogbole

    Emmanuel Ogbole, C

    6.0

  • Steals Per Game

    Tariq Francis

    Tariq Francis, G

    1.0

  • Blocks Per Game

    Emmanuel Ogbole

    Emmanuel Ogbole, C

    1.2