Rutgers knocks off Washington to go 4-0 for first time since 2012
Rutgers hung on Friday, but held on in the decider, defeating Washington, last year's national championship runner-up, 21-18 and improving to 4-0 for the first time since 2012. Quarterback Ahsan Kaliakmanis and running back Kyle Monangai led the attack. And when needed, some bone-jarring Husky penalties helped the Scarlet Knights. The nationally televised game was […]
Zach Martini looks to provide veteran presence for Rutgers’ superstars
Zach Martini had played into late March before and was determined to do so again this time. He couldn't think of a better place to return to than Rutgers University, which is closer to his hometown. So when he entered the transfer portal and got a call from Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell less than an […]
Rutgers’ hoop expectations sky high due to future projected NBA lottery picks
The additions of Dylan Harper and Aerios “Ace” Bailey have been big changes for Rutgers. Possibly finishing in the top 25 in the preseason rankings, there are already high expectations that are rare for The State of New Jersey. NBA scouts will be at Jersey Mike's Arena to check out two five-star prospects and a […]
Rutgers fends off Virginia Tech to remain undefeated
BLACKSBURG, Va. — Jai Patel booted a 24-yard field goal with 1 minute, 56 seconds left in the game to lead Rutgers University to a 26-23 victory over Virginia Tech on Saturday. Patel's field goal capped a 68-yard drive after Rutgers (3-0) trailed by 16 entering the fourth quarter, but hung in there to record […]
Rutgers University president set to resign after contending with pandemic, anti-Israel protests
Rutgers University's president will step down at the end of the academic year after leading New Jersey's top university in a brief tenure marred by the pandemic and pro-Palestinian protests and encampments on campus. Jonathan Holloway, 57, who became Rutgers University's first Black president in the summer of 2020, announced that he would step down […]
Rutgers’ Kyle Monangai continues to impress with career-high yardage in rout of Akron
Kyle Monangai entered this season as the defending Big Ten Conference rushing champion and, after two games this season, has not only broken Rutgers' single-season record, but is also being talked about as a possible Heisman Trophy candidate. Monangai carried the ball 27 times for a career-high 208 yards and three short touchdowns to lead […]
Greg Schiano gets shade for running up score in Rutgers’ blowout win over Howard
Reigning Big Ten Conference rushing champion Kyle Monangai ran for 165 yards and a touchdown, tying his career high, to lead Rutgers to a 44-7 victory over two-time defending Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference champion Howard on Thursday night in Piscataway, New Jersey. Transfer quarterback Ahsan Kariakmanis threw three touchdowns, defensive back Eric Rogers returned an interception […]
Kyle Monangai has all eyes on him as he puts name with Rutgers greats
The kid from Rutgers, who flew under the radar for so long even after becoming the Big Ten's rushing leader last season, shouldn't be on the radar anymore. Is RU watching Kyle Monangai? That's what should happen. This is Ray Rice. Rutgers University running back Kyle Monangai goes into action against the University of Miami […]
Rutgers, UMass women’s soccer game devolves into brawl, punches fly
On Sunday afternoon, a Rutgers University women’s soccer game briefly turned into a mixed martial arts match. During the Scarlet Knights’ match against the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, a tense brawl broke out due to a flagrant foul by Rutgers senior forward Zia Garman and University of Massachusetts senior forward Ashley Lamond. The brawl […]