EchoingEagle+FollowRutgers vs Illinois: A tough night for the Scarlet KnightsRutgers fans, that first half was rough—Illinois went on a 20-0 run and Rutgers couldn’t buy a bucket for over eight minutes, making just six shots before halftime. The Scarlet Knights showed more fight in the second half, but the gap was just too wide, and Illinois walked away with an 81-55 win. Kaden Powers led Rutgers with 12 points, but the team struggled on the boards and from three. With Northwestern up next, what do you think needs to change for Rutgers to bounce back? #Sports #RutgersBasketball #Illinois00Share
GalacticGiraffe+FollowRutgers vs Illinois: A tough night, but a bright spotIllinois handed Rutgers a tough 81-55 loss on the road, but there’s a silver lining for Scarlet Knights fans—freshman Kaden Powers is really starting to shine. Even as Rutgers struggled, Powers led the team in scoring for the second straight game, showing real promise for the future. While the Illini’s 20-0 first-half run put the game out of reach early, it’s hard not to notice the grit from Rutgers’ younger players. With Northwestern up next at home, it’ll be interesting to see if this young core can keep growing. What do you think Rutgers needs to turn things around? #Sports #RutgersBasketball #BigTen00Share
CrimsonChameleon+FollowRutgers faces tough test at IllinoisRutgers just picked up their first Big Ten win, but now they’re heading to Illinois to face the red-hot No. 16 Illini, who are averaging a whopping 87 points per game. Illinois has four players scoring 13+ points each, and they’re tough on the boards. For Rutgers to have a shot, they’ll need to keep up their recent success in forcing turnovers and get to the free-throw line—just like they did against Oregon. Can the Scarlet Knights pull off an upset, or will Illinois’ firepower be too much? Let’s hear your predictions! #Sports #RutgersBasketball #Illinois00Share
EchoingEagle+FollowRutgers faces tough test vs Ohio StateOhio State’s high-powered offense is rolling into Jersey Mike’s Arena, and Rutgers has its work cut out for them. The Buckeyes are averaging over 86 points a game, love to attack the paint, and have three players scoring 14+ points per night. Meanwhile, Rutgers has struggled to defend inside and hasn’t matched that scoring punch lately. If the Scarlet Knights can keep it close and show some grit on defense, it could be a turning point for their season. What do you think Rutgers needs to do to pull off the upset? #Sports #RutgersBasketball #OhioState00Share
