Rutgers jetted out to a quick 9-2 lead, hitting five of its first eight field goal attempts as Penn State missed seven of its first 10 shots. But the game flipped quickly, the Nittany Lions answering with a 14-7 run to tie the game at 16 after nine minutes.

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.

Baldwin made 6 of 16 shots with three 3-pointers for the Nittany Lions, while Niederhauser sank 7 of 8 shots and grabbed six boards.

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.

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While Rutgers has fallen short of its lofty goals to start the season, the group is playing inspired basketball in January Big Ten play.  Now at full strength,

Ace Baldwin Jr. leads the Nittany Lions to a key Big Ten win over the Scarlet Knights with 22 points and 8 assists.

Purdue junior forward Trey Kaufman-Renn has been named Big Ten Player of the Week for the second time this season. He had a huge week for the Boilers last week.

Everything you need to know in order to watch the Penn State Nittany Lions take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Monday, Jan. 20.

Penn State’s men’s basketball team is back in action in Big Ten Conference play Monday night, as the Rutgers Scarlet Knights come to Bryce Jordan Center for an evening tip.