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What they’re saying about Rutgers, which ‘looked like NCAA Tournament team’ in win over Illinois
Rutgers took the necessary first step of what could be a jaw-dropping journey to the NCAA Tournament on Wednesday. The Scarlet Knights (12-11, 5-7) earned their first ranked win of the season, knocking off No. 23 Illinois in an 82-73 victory in Piscataway that keeps alive their slim hopes of a miraculous run to March Madness.
How Dylan Harper played in Rutgers' upset of No. 23 Illinois
With the win, Rutgers is now 12-11 overall on the season and 5-7 in Big Ten play. They will look to start a winning streak on Sunday as they hit the road to take on Maryland, who is playing well right now. That one won't be easy, and they will once again need big games from Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper.
Rutgers loses big lead, then recovers to upset No. 23 Illinois
Dylan Harper racked up 28 points, six rebounds and five assists in his return from a two-game injury absence and Rutgers blew a 17-point lead before coming back to upset No. 23 Illinois 82-73 on Wednesday in Piscataway,
Dylan Harper ‘makes huge difference’ in Rutgers return. Can he spark stunning NCAA Tournament run?
As the ball hit the bottom of the net for his first made basket in weeks, Dylan Harper turned to the Illinois corner of Jersey Mike’s Arena and gestured for them to simmer down. A few minutes later, when he hit his first three-pointer of the night,
Wednesday Big Ten Recap: Rutgers Upsets Illinois
Rutgers Scarlet Knights 82, No. 23 Illinois Fighting Illini 73. The Scarlet Knights entered this one with little momentum.
Hot stretch has revived Rutgers' NCAA Tournament hopes, but Scarlet Knights need more to erase ugly losses
Rutgers freshman guard Dylan Harper put on his Superman cape and may well have saved the Scarlet Knights' dwindling NCAA ...
Rutgers player grades vs. Illinois: 5-star freshmen lead way, role players make huge plays late
This was how it was supposed to look for Rutgers. With star guard Dylan Harper back in the lineup for the first time in two ...
Big Ten Blooper: Ace Bailey Scores Over Lost Official in Rutgers-Illinois Game
College basketball official Jeffrey Anderson got tangled up in a play in the Rutgers-Illinois game Wednesday, but Ace Bailey ...
How Ace Bailey played in Rutgers' upset of No. 23 Illinois
The Scarlet Knights have two of the nation's top prospects in Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper, and they seemed destined to ...
Rutgers Rant: Football (finally) hires DC, basketball beats Illinois in Dylan Harper’s return
The Rutgers Rant reacts to the football team returning Robb Smith as defensive coordinator and basketball earning a big win ...
Illinois Basketball Can't Keep Pace With Dylan Harper, Rutgers in Loss
Then it seemed Illinois might flip the script with a concerted interior effort in the second half against the Scarlet Knights ...
Maryland vs. Rutgers men’s basketball tickets still available for Sunday, February 9
Sunday’s Big Ten slate includes the Maryland Terrapins (17-5, 7-4 Big Ten) facing the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (11-11, 4-7 Big ...
‘That’s high IQ!’ Rutgers’ Ace Bailey uses referee to create space for jumper in upset of Illinois
Ace Bailey keeps finding new ways to score. While the Rutgers freshman threw down another two-handed dunk and executed his ...