As Rutgers attempted to mount a comeback against No. 8 Michigan State in the second half of Saturday’s matchup at Madison Square Garden, it did so without one of its best players. Five-star freshman Dylan Harper played just 13 minutes during the Scarlet Knights’ 81-74 loss to the Spartans,
The Scarlet Knights earned a commitment from Jaylen McGill, a four-star running back in the 2026 class, on Saturday. The South Carolina native announced his decision from the stands at MSG, where he is attending the Scarlet Knights’ matchup against No. 8 Michigan State as part of an unofficial visit.
No. 8 Michigan State extended its winning streak to 12 games and improved to 8-0 in Big Ten play with an 81-74 win over Rutgers inside Madison Square Garden on Saturday afternoon. The Spartans' tied Duke for the longest active winning streak in the sport with the win and guaranteed it would reach two months since its last loss on the season.
Five-star freshman guard Dylan Harper and junior guard Jordan Derkack are both listed as questionable in the mandatory pregame availability report prior to a massive matchup between the Scarlet Knights (10-9, 3-5) and No. 8 Michigan State (16-2, 7-0) at Madison Square Garden.
Despite Harper being out of the starting lineup and center Emmanuel Ogbole done for the season due to a knee injury, Rutgers started strong by scoring 10 straight early. Michigan State countered with a 16-1 run to take a double-digit lead as the Scarlet Knights missed 11 straight shots.
Rutgers basketball needed a signature victory to boost its fading March Madness chances, but the Scarlet Knights couldn't keep up with Michigan State.
Tom Izzo and No. 8 Michigan State basketball has two demons to try and conquer Saturday — a talented Rutgers squad and the Madison Square Garden aura.
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights take on the No. 8 Michigan State Spartans at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York.
Saturday’s Big Ten slate includes the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (10-9, 3-5 Big Ten) versus the Michigan Wolverines (14-4, 6-1 Big Ten) at 3:30 PM ET on FOX.Buy tickets for Rutgers vs. Michigan
Diehard fans and curious observers alike tuned into the monster matchup between Rutgers’ five-star freshmen and Michigan State, a top-10 team and undefeated Big Ten title contender. The Scarlet Knights’ first regular season game on CBS in 43 years had all the makings of an unforgettable afternoon in what was supposed to be the greatest season the program has ever had.
The No. 8 Michigan State Spartans will travel to New York to take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Madison Square Garden on Saturday. Rutgers has struggled in