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.

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

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.

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.

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The Penn State men’s basketball team pulled away in the final 10 minutes for a key 80-72 Big Ten win over Rutgers Monday evening inside the Bryce Jordan Center. Penn State outscored Rutgers 30-19 in the final 9:23 in a tight back-and-forth game that saw 13 lead changes.

O ther than West Virginia and Pitt, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights are one of the teams Penn State has played the most in their basketball history. This rivalry dates back to their d