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Rutgers Gymnastics Hits Season Highs in Strong Showing Against No. 22 Iowa

On Saturday, February 14, 2026, the Scarlet Knights lit up Jersey Mike’s Arena with a performance that blended polish and confidence. Competing against No.

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No. 18 Rutgers Lacrosse Tops Stony Brook for First Road Victory of Season

In the early stages of a high-stakes 2026 season, No. 18 Rutgers men’s lacrosse proved it could handle life away from home. On Saturday, February 14, the Scarlet Knights walked into a hostile Long Island environment.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / February 16

Rutgers Women’s Basketball Comes Up Short in Road Battle Against Purdue

A pivotal Big Ten opportunity slipped away in West Lafayette on Saturday. It is because Rutgers women’s basketball fell 72-57 to Purdue. In a day of love, the matchup was packed with Big Ten Tournament implications.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / February 16

No. 14 Rutgers Wrestling Hosts Princeton After Best Big Ten Finish Since 2014

The No. 14 Rutgers wrestling team is coming home with a head of steam. They are coming after a weekend that solidified their standing as a legitimate force in the nation’s premier wrestling conference.

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Rutgers Women’s Lacrosse Dominates Delaware in 12-4 Road Win

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights made a resounding defensive statement on Friday, February 13, 2026. They cruised to a 12-4 victory over the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens at Delaware Stadium.

No. 14 Rutgers Wrestling Earns 29-9 Road Win Over Michigan State

On Friday night, the No. 14 Rutgers Scarlet Knights did not just survive that gauntlet. They stamped their arrival. With a commanding 29-9 road win over the Michigan State Spartans at Jenison Field House, Rutgers improved to 12-5 overall and 5-3 in Big Ten competition.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / February 13

Rutgers Men’s Golf Posts Top-Five Finish at Palmas del Mar Collegiate in Puerto Rico

The spring season in the Northeast usually means frost on the greens and layers of thermal gear. But the Rutgers men’s golf team decided to do things a little differently in 2026.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / February 13

Rutgers Golfer Argyle Downes Named Big Ten Golfer of the Week Following Top Finish

The 2025–26 season is quickly turning into a historic ride for Rutgers men’s golf. Who's topping that? The sophomore Argyle Downes, who has just added another headline moment.

Rutgers Women’s Lacrosse Opens With Big Road Test at Delaware

The 2026 season is just getting started, and for Rutgers University women’s lacrosse, the road to Big Ten glory begins away from home. This Friday at 5 p.m., the Scarlet Knights (0-1) head to Delaware Stadium in Newark, Delaware, to face the Blue Hens (0-1) in a pivotal early-season matchup.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / February 13

Rutgers Women’s Basketball Heads to Purdue for Saturday Big Ten Clash

As the mid-February chill settles over the Midwest, the intensity inside the Big Ten is only heating up. On Saturday, Feb. 14, Rutgers women’s basketball travels to West Lafayette for a key conference showdown against Purdue.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / February 13

Rutgers’ Ayden Smith Named Big Ten Freshman of the Week Following Top-10 Victory

As the winter chill of February gives way to the heat of the postseason, the national landscape of collegiate wrestling is coming into sharp focus. On February 12, 2026, the NCAA officially released the second set of coaches' rankings and the first Ratings Percentage Index for the 2026 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / February 13

Rutgers Field Hockey Places 10 Student-Athletes on NFHCA Academic Squad

Success at Rutgers University is not limited to game days and highlight reels. This week, the Scarlet Knights proved once again that their excellence stretches far beyond the turf.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / February 12

How Much Salary Will Travis Johansen Receive After Joining Rutgers?

Rutgers football has finalized its defensive coordinator hire, bringing in Travis Johansen from South Dakota on a three-year contract approved by the Board of Governors.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Big Ten Network / February 12

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Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / February 12

No. 18 Rutgers Men’s Lacrosse Travels to Stony Brook for First True Road Game of Season

The early weeks of February are a test of mettle for any collegiate lacrosse program. And for Rutgers men’s lacrosse, this Saturday is more than just another date on the calendar.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / February 12

Dylan Groff and Cardin Stoller Highlight Big Week for Rutgers Men’s Lacrosse

The 2026 collegiate lacrosse season is barely out of the gate. But the Rutgers men’s lacrosse defense is already making considerable national noise. Two games in, and the Scarlet Knights are not easing into anything.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Big Ten Network / February 11

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Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / February 11

Rutgers Men's Basketball to Celebrate 2nd Knights of Honor Ceremony in Matchup vs. Maryland

Jersey Mike’s Arena is preparing for an electric atmosphere this Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. While the Big Ten showdown between Rutgers men’s basketball and Maryland already carries serious implications for the conference standings, this one is about more than just a win or loss.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / February 10

Rutgers Football Adds Former Drake Head Coach Joe Woodley to Defensive Staff

Rutgers football continues to move with purpose this offseason. And the latest addition just shows the direction Greg Schiano wants the program to take.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / SwimSwam / February 10

Hoffman, Sturgill Go 1-2 At Rutgers Platform Invitational

By SwimSwam on SwimSwam February 7, 2025 Piscataway, N.J. Diving Results Courtesy: Rutgers Athletics PISCATAWAY, N.J. – The Rutgers Scarlet Knights hosted the Rutgers’ Platform Invitational on Saturday morning, an additional opportunity for RU’s divers to compete on the Platform before the Big Ten Championships later this month.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / February 9

Rutgers Gymnastics Shines on the Road with Season-Best Win at Maryland

On Saturday night, Rutgers gymnastics didn’t just meet that challenge. It delivered one of the most impressive performances in recent program history. Competing inside Maryland’s home arena, the Scarlet Knights posted a season-high team score of 196.175.

No. 18 Rutgers Men’s Lacrosse Battles Army in Tight Home Opener

In a clash of top 20 programs that delivered on every ounce of its hype, the No. 18 Rutgers men’s lacrosse team came up just short in its home opener. Even after putting a lot in the field, the team fell 11-9 to No.