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Michigan State's Coen Carr, left, is pressured by Rutgers' Chris Nwuli during the second half on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Rutgers men’s basketball fought back from a 19-point second-half deficit, closing the gap to one possession, but ultimately fell to Michigan State.

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Rutgers men’s basketball fought back from a 19-point second-half deficit, closing the gap to one possession, but ultimately fell to Michigan State.

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Rutgers Men's Basketball travels to East Lansing for its final Big Ten road game, facing Michigan State in a prime-time Thursday night matchup.

Feb 15, 2026; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights head coach Steve Pikiell looks on during the first half against the Maryland Terrapins at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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Zinn Confirms Pikiell Will Return for 11th Season

Rutgers coach Coquese Washington gestures to her team during the first half against Oregon.

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Rutgers has fired Coquese Washington after four years, athletic director Keli Zinn announced on Monday. This is the first coaching change made under Zinn, who will now begin a “national search” to find a new leader for the program

Feb 18, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Tariq Francis (0) attempts a three-point shot during the second half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

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The first half belongs to the Scarlet Knights. It was 20 outstanding minutes of great basketball from the team. Rutgers built a 20-point first-half lead. In the second half, they didn’t bring the same fire and focus as in the first.

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Rutgers women’s basketball ended its regular season Saturday at Nebraska, competing in a tough Big Ten road finale in Lincoln.

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With only a handful of games remaining, Rutgers heads to Nebraska determined to finish the regular season strong and spark a late Big Ten surge.

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Rutgers women’s basketball closed its home schedule with a determined performance but a loss against Indiana.

Feb 24, 2026; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Lino Mark (2) goes to the basket after an inbounds steal during the second half against Washington Huskies guard Quimari Peterson (0) at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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The first half has always been a struggle all season for Rutgers. Rutgers has to play and execute better in fast-break situations. Rutgers must be consistent as a unit with their defense and connect.

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The Rutgers Scarlet Knights women's basketball team takes the floor for its final home game against the Indiana Hoosiers.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights men's basketball scored first for the sixth straight game and grabbed an early lead but fell to Minnesota Golden Gophers.

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Rutgers Scarlet Knights women's basketball honored its senior class in an emotional home stretch game but came up short against Penn State.

Feb 18, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Lino Mark (2) drives the ball towards the basket as Penn State Nittany Lions guard Freddie Dilione V (5) defends during the second half at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

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Head Coach Steve Pikiell faces a blizzard of questions this off-season. Here are three three of the keys that are essential to a successful 2026-27 campaign.

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Rutgers women’s basketball takes on Penn State Lady Lions basketball at Jersey Mike's Arena for Senior Day and the Blackout Game.

Rutgers men’s basketball controlled the game from tip-off in a win over Penn State Nittany Lions men's basketball at the Bryce Jordan Center.

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Rutgers women’s basketball fell to Illinois in Big Ten action at the State Farm Center even after great hard work.

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The Rutgers Scarlet Knights head to face the Penn State Nittany Lions after a competitive two-game homestand at Jersey Mike's Arena.

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The Rutgers Scarlet Knights conclude their Big Ten road trip Tuesday night against the Illinois Fighting Illini at State Farm Center.

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Rutgers women’s basketball struggled to find rhythm in a pivotal Big Ten matchup against Purdue, missing a key opportunity.

Feb 15, 2026; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Tariq Francis (0) goes to the basket against Maryland Terrapins guard Andre Mills (7) during the second half at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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In a sold out crowd, Rutgers Scarlet Knights gutted out to earn a win over Maryland.

Feb 7, 2026; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights forward Dylan Grant (9) is guarded by Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Sam Hoiberg (1) during the second half at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Rutgers Scarlet Knights have a history battling Maryland. For the most part, it hasn’t been successful, but the team always fights hard and looks to come out with a win.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Mya Petticord

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Rutgers women’s basketball takes on Purdue Saturday in a Big Ten matchup in West Lafayette.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights center Emmanuel Ogbole

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Rutgers men’s basketball will hold its second Knights of Honor Ceremony as the Scarlet Knights face Maryland.

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Playing on its home floor, Rutgers Women's Basketball showed competitiveness against a tough Minnesota squad.

Feb 7, 2026; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Kaden Powers (3) drives to the basket against Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Pryce Sandfort (21) during the second half at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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Rutgers Scarlet Knights showed some resilience in the second half. Nebraska’s hot shooting was too much to handle.