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

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

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

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

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

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?

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
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

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

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
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

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 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

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

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.

Rutgers Women’s Basketball Battles Minnesota at Jersey Mike’s Arena

Rutgers Women’s Basketball Battles Minnesota at Jersey Mike’s Arena

Sometimes a final score does not tell the full story of the sweat and grit left on the hardwood. On Sunday afternoon at Jersey Mike’s Arena, junior forward Nene Ndiaye delivered a performance for the record books.

Rutgers Wrestling Upsets No. 6 Minnesota for Biggest Win in a Decade

Rutgers Wrestling Upsets No. 6 Minnesota for Biggest Win in a Decade

Friday night at Jersey Mike’s Arena felt different from the opening whistle. The energy, the noise, and the stakes all pointed toward something special unfolding on the mat.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI / February 6
How Rutgers ' Lengthy Defensive Coordinator Search Reflects on the Program Overall

How Rutgers ' Lengthy Defensive Coordinator Search Reflects on the Program Overall

Rutgers football is in the midst of its second lengthy defensive coordinator search in two years. Much speculation has circled around in the fanbase as to why it has been tremendously difficult for the Scarlet Knights to land a defensive coordinator.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Big Ten Network / February 5

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