The Michigan State Spartans are riding high after a victory over the Illinois Fighting Illini last weekend.  That win extended MSU’s lead in the Big Ten confere

Piscataway, New Jersey; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Rutgers hosts No. 1 UCLA after JoJo Lacey scored 27 points in Rutgers' 87-71 loss to the Michigan Wolverines. The Scarlet Knights have gone 8-6 in home games.

Rutgers basketball’s midseason momentum hit a road block at a place it has previously found plenty of success. The Scarlet Knights saw their two-game win streak snap on Monday, falling 80-72 to Penn State at the Bryce Jordan Center in a back-and-forth game that saw 13 lead changes and four ties.

The Scarlet Knights are currently 10-8 and the Nittany Lions are 12-6. Rutgers has won two straight in the Big Ten defeating Nebraska and UCLA las week. Penn State has lost their last four games. Lets dive into the matchup and offer some information and possibly a sweat or two.

Yanic Konan Niederhauser added 18 points and six rebounds, while Nick Kern scored 16 points and another six boards. The three leading scorers combined for 56 of the team's 80 points. Rutgers star freshman guard Ace Bailey led all scorers with 30 on only 15 shots,

Here is what they’re saying about Rutgers after the crucial victory: “Rutgers has a pulse! Huge win at Nebraska, snapping Cornhuskers 20-game home win streak. It’s a long climb, but this is a start.” — Zach Braziller, New York Post.

Rutgers’ road woes continue. The Scarlet Knights (10-9, 3-5) suffered an 80-72 loss to Penn State at the Bryce Jordan Center on Monday, marking their seventh defeat in nine games played outside of Piscataway this season.

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (8-10) will visit the Michigan Wolverines (12-5) after dropping four consecutive road games. It starts at 12:00 PM ET on Saturday, January 18, 2025.Michigan came out on

Despite the loss, NBA prospect Ace Bailey exploded for 30 points, seven rebounds and one steal while shooting 13/15 from the field and 4/5 from the three-point range in 30 minutes of playing time. Many people reacted to his performance on social media.

Ace Bailey put up a 30-piece for Rutgers against Penn State, but Dylan Harper's dud essentially canceled it out.

Rutgers wrestling is having yet another strong season with coach Goodall at the helm. The Scarlet Knights currently rank 14th in the country with a 10-3 record, including a 2-1 record in conference play.