There was a lot for everyone connected with the Rutgers University wrestling program to be encouraged about after the team split its opening two Big Ten Conference matches last weekend at Indiana and No.

The Scarlet Knights suffered their sixth loss in their past nine games on Monday, falling to Wisconsin in a 75-63 defeat that pushes them further from an NCAA Tournament bid that is becoming increasingly unlikely. Prominent bracketologist Brad Wachtel explained the situation bluntly: “Rutgers season is officially on life support.”

The Scarlet Knights lose to Wisconsin, 75-63, in Big Ten men's basketball action, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2025, at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway, N.j.

After a promising performance in its close 17-15 defeat to Ohio State last Sunday, the Rutgers wrestling team returned home to Jersey Mike’s Arena for a favorable bounce-back match against Wisconsin.

Wisconsin basketball improved to 12-3 on the season and 2-2 in Big Ten play with an impressive road win at Rutgers on Monday.

1.12: Wisconsin averaged 1.12 points per possession. 3: Rutgers started the game 3-of-15 shooting. 4: The Scarlet Knights closed the game by shooting just 4-of-19. 3:28: The Badgers didn't attempt ...

Both Harper and Bailey possess size on the perimeter, so Wisconsin should continue to funnel the ball inside to Steven Crowl and Nolan Winter. The interior pressure will open shots for dynamic scorers John Blackwell and John Tonje, who will have their hands full with Harper and Bailey.

Wisconsin takes on Rutgers as we continue our college basketball odds series with a Wisconsin-Rutgers prediction and pick.

BOTTOM LINE: Wisconsin visits Rutgers after John Blackwell scored 32 points in Wisconsin's 116-85 win over the Iowa Hawkeyes. The Scarlet Knights have gone 7-0 at home. Rutgers is 4-3 when it turns the ball over less than its opponents and averages 10.6 turnovers per game.

Acuff scored 11 to pace the Scarlet Knights. Ace Bailey opened ... Both teams hit seven 3-pointers. Rutgers will host No. 20 Purdue on Thursday. Wisconsin will host Minnesota on Friday.

The Scarlet Knights are now 8-7 overall and 1-3 ... That’s a rarity in these parts, though Rutgers' football team did get showered with boos during its 42-7 home loss to Wisconsin in October. By the end of the first half, the mood in the building ...

Wisconsin basketball (12-3, 2-2 Big Ten) extended its win streak to four with a 75-63 triumph against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Monday.