MARCH 8, 2022 • NJ.COM
RON HARPER #24 - GUARD-FORWARD - RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS
All-Big Ten teams, awards: Rutgers' Caleb McConnell makes history; Ron Harper Jr., Geo Baker selected ' Full results The Big Ten released its all-league selections and individual awards for the 2021-22 men’s basketball season from both the league’s coaches...
Ron Harper Jr. scores 15, Rutgers holds off Penn State 59-58
Senior Ron Harper Jr. scored 15 points and hit a go-ahead free throw with 1:41 to play as Rutgers edged Penn State 59-58 after blowing a 15-point second-half lead on SundayMARCH 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Penn State visits Rutgers on 7-game road skid
MARCH 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rutgers player grades, final thoughts from road win over Indiana: Ron Harper Jr., Cliff Omoruyi, Geo Baker fuel victory Rutgers outscored Indiana 21-11 in the final nine minutes to steal a crucial 66-63 win Wednesday in Bloomington, Ind.
MARCH 3, 2022 • NJ.COM
What they're saying nationally about Rutgers' upset win over Indiana, Ron Harper Jr.'s game winner: 'This is March' Here is the reaction to Rutgers' last-second, 66-63 win over Indiana Wednesday in Bloomington, Ind.
MARCH 3, 2022 • NJ.COM
Leading scorer against Indiana Harper accumulated 19 points (7-12 FG, 5-8 3Pt), six rebounds and four assists over 38 minutes during Wednesday's 66-63 victory over Indiana.
Impact Harper propelled the Scarlet Knights' offense during Wednesday's matchup, and he led the team in scoring and assists in the narrow win. He's now scored in double figures in six consecutive matchups and has averaged 17.0 points and 6.0 rebounds in 34.2 minutes per game during that time.
MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rutgers Beats Indiana On Game-Winning Three-Pointer From Ron Harper Jr. After Indiana had just tied it up, the senior made a three-pointer with two seconds remaining to give the Scarlet Knights a huge win.
MARCH 3, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Harper's 3-pointer with 2.1 left gets Rutgers past Indiana
Ron Harper Jr. scored 19 points and hit a 3-pointer with 2.1 seconds left to give Rutgers a 66-63 victory over IndianaMARCH 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Indiana basketball's NCAA tournament hopes take a hit on Ron Harper Jr. winner The Scarlet Knights star defeated Purdue on a late 3-pointer earlier this season. This time he sinks Indiana.
MARCH 3, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM
Indiana hosts Rutgers following Johnson's 24-point game
Indiana plays the Rutgers Scarlet Knights after Xavier Johnson scored 24 points in Indiana's 84-79 victory over the Minnesota Golden GophersMARCH 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 13 Wisconsin edges Rutgers 66-61, takes Big Ten lead
Johnny Davis scored 15 of his 19 points in the second half and No. 13 Wisconsin took over sole possession of first place in the Big Ten Conference with a 66-61 victory over RutgersFEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Crowl leads No. 13 Wisconsin against Rutgers after 20-point performance
No. 13 Wisconsin visits the Rutgers Scarlet Knights after Steven Crowl scored 20 points in the Badgers' 68-67 victory over the Minnesota Golden GophersFEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Despite 2 straight losses, Rutgers ready for NCAA run
Coach Steve Pikiell and Rutgers are just about to finish one of the toughest stretches in college basketball historyFEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rutgers player grades, final thoughts from loss to Michigan: Ron Harper Jr., Cliff Omoruyi shine as rest of starters flounder Here are our players grades and final thoughts from Rutgers' road loss to Michigan on Wednesday night.
FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • NJ.COM
Michigan, without suspended Howard, beats Rutgers 71-62
Caleb Houstan scored 13 of his career-high 21 points in the second half when Michigan pulled away to beat Rutgers 71-62 without head coach Juwan Howard, who was serving the first o...FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Michigan hosts Rutgers following Dickinson's 21-point game
FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Michigan faces Rutgers after Dickinson's 21-point game
Michigan plays the Rutgers Scarlet Knights after Hunter Dickinson scored 21 points in Michigan's 77-63 loss to the Wisconsin BadgersFEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ivey, No. 5 Purdue end Rutgers' run over ranked teams
Jaden Ivey scored 25 points and Zach Edey added 15 points to lead No. 5 Purdue past Rutgers 84-72FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 5 Purdue takes on Rutgers, seeks 7th straight home win
FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Big Ten This Week: Rutgers looks to keep rolling at Purdue
Rutgers is the hottest team in the Big Ten with four straight wins — all over opponents ranked in the Top 25FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rutgers Harper has hand injury, day-to-day for No. 5 Purdue
Rutgers leading scorer Ron Harper Jr. injured his left hand late in a win over No. 12 Illinois, and his status for Sunday’s game against No. 5 Purdue is uncertainFEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
How bad did Ron Harper Jr. hurt his hand in Rutgers' win over No. 12 Illinois? Here's what Steve Pikiell, teammates said Here is what Steve Pikiell said about star forward Ron Harper Jr.'s finger injury following Rutgers' win over No. 12 Illinois on Wednesday.
FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • NJ.COM
Rutgers downs No. 12 Illinois, 4th straight vs ranked team
Cliff Omoruyi had 15 points, 13 rebounds and a reverse alley-oop dunk in Rutgers’ game-breaking run as the Scarlet Knights routed No. 12 Illinois 70-59 for their fourth straight wi...FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Harper leads Rutgers against No. 12 Illinois after 21-point game
FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Drops 21 points in win Harper produced 21 points (6-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 6-7 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one block across 31 minutes during Saturday's 73-65 win over Wisconsin.
Impact Harper led the Scarlet Knights on the scoreboard during Saturday's upset win, and he topped 15 points for the third time in the last four games. He's shot just 34.7 percent from the floor during that time but has averaged 15.0 points and 5.3 rebounds in 34.8 minutes per game across those four appearances.
FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
