The Scarlet Knights avoided playing in the first round, which began on Tuesday. We are in for a very good match. This is not going to be a lopsided win for either team. Fewer than 10 points will likely decide this game.
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
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.
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.
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.