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Rutgers Men’s Basketball Rally Comes Up Just Short Against USC

Rutgers men’s basketball showed resilience, fire, and late-game belief Saturday night at the Galen Center. However, the comeback ultimately stopped just short.

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Rutgers Women’s Basketball Continues Losing Streak With A 71-39 Blowout Loss Against USC

Rutgers Women’s Basketball is going through a very rough patch, which turned more bumpy with their latest blowout lose agianst USC. Being their first game of the West Coast swing of the schedule, the Knights had hopes starting with a positive momentum, but unfortunately, the spectacular loss trampled all of them.

Rutgers Gymnastics Showcases Talent in Competitive Meet Against Penn State

Rutgers gymnasts demonstrated their untouchable skill Sunday afternoon in a tightly contested Big Ten matchup against Penn State. The Scarlet Knights posted a strong team score of 194.575.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / February 2

Rutgers Lands 2026 Offensive Lineman Commit

The 2026 recruiting class for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights continues to pile up. Rutgers landed another top prospect, and he’s an offensive lineman. His name is Ian Asaeli Ngaue-Stephenson. Rutgers’ offensive line is one of the areas that the program needs to improve.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / SwimSwam / February 2

Huskers Win 15 Events as Nebraska Rolls Through Rutgers 230-123

By SwimSwam on SwimSwam January 31, 2026 Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE SCY (25 yards) Results Courtesy of Nebraska Athletics Lincoln, Neb. – To cap a successful regular season, the Nebraska swimming and diving team crushed Rutgers in a 230-123 battle.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / February 1

No. 18 Rutgers Men’s Lacrosse Survives Overtime Battle to Open Season With a Win

The 2026 season for No. 18 Rutgers men’s lacrosse began! At the Paradise Lacrosse Kickoff in sunny Naples, Florida, the Scarlet Knights battled a tough Jacksonville squad and emerged with an 11–10 overtime victory.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / February 1

Rutgers Women’s Basketball Hopes to Turn Season Around Against USC

For Rutgers women’s basketball, the trip to Southern California is more than just a cross-country flight. Because it’s a chance to hit the reset button.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / January 30

Rutgers Men’s Lacrosse Opens 2026 Season in Paradise Lacrosse Kickoff

Rutgers men’s lacrosse officially turns the page to the 2026 season with a destination-worthy opener. The Scarlet Knights will begin the year on the road, heading to Naples, Florida, for a neutral-site showdown against Jacksonville University in the Paradise Lacrosse Kickoff.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / January 30

Rutgers Women’s Tennis Set to Launch 2026 Campaign with Princeton Test

The wait for spring tennis on the banks is officially over. The Rutgers women’s tennis team is ready to open its 2026 season this Saturday, January 24, with a road test against local rival Princeton.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / January 30

Rutgers Wrestling Lands in First Coaches’ Rankings for 2026 NCAA Championships

The 2026 season continues to confirm what Rutgers wrestling has been building for years. That progress was validated this week when the NCAA released its first coaches’ rankings for the 2026 Division I Wrestling Championships.

College Football News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / January 29

Three Marquee Big Ten Games Rutgers Football Must Perform At High Level

The Big Ten announced the 2026 schedule on Tuesday afternoon. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights will begin their season against teams such as UMass, Boston College, and Howard.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / January 29

Rutgers Commit Secures Place In The List Of Countries Best For 2026 Class

Rutgers football can proudly add another feather to the 2026 recruiting cap as their defensive back commit, Devonte Anderson, officially cracks the Rivals300.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / SwimSwam / January 29

Rutgers Women Head to Nebraska for Two-Day Meet

By SwimSwam on SwimSwam Courtesy: Rutgers Athletics PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Following a successful return to competition last weekend with a Senior Day win over La Salle, Rutgers swimming and diving is back in action this weekend.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / January 29

Rutgers Wrestling Faces Maryland and Rider in Two-Match Weekend

The No. 16 Rutgers wrestling team is set for a pivotal two-match weekend. Sitting at 8-5 overall and 2-3 in conference action, the Scarlet Knights will split duties between home and road.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / January 29

Rutgers Women’s Basketball Battles Oregon After a Hard-Fought Game

The Rutgers women’s basketball team endured another tough night at Jersey Mike’s Arena on Wednesday. The team fell 74-53 to Oregon in a game that swung decisively in the second quarter.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / January 28

Valentina Lorente-Garcia Caps Rutgers Career in Gymnastics and Dance

As the 2026 academic year winds down, Valentina Lorente-Garcia stands at the rare intersection of two demanding worlds. For most Big Ten athletes, senior year marks the end of a singular athletic pursuit.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Big Ten Network / January 28

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Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / January 28

Rutgers Football Announces 2026 Schedule

Rutgers football, along with the rest of the Big ten conference, had its schedule released on January 27th. While the opponents were known beforehand, it was unknown which order they would be playing them.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / January 28

Rutgers Reportedly Lost Over $500 Millions Since They Joined The Big Ten

In 2014, Rutgers joined the Big Ten in hopes of greater exposure and revenue potential, but recent reports paint a different story. According to the insights, the Scarlet Knights' athletic department has accumulated a staggering deficit exceeding $516 million over the past 11 years.