No. 10 Iowa wins 77-75 as free throws cost No. 14 Rutgers
Luka Garza had 25 points to lead No. 10 Iowa past No. 14 Rutgers 77-75JANUARY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
RON HARPER #24 - GUARD-FORWARD - RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS
Will be available Saturday Harper (ankle) is dressed and will be available for Saturday's showdown against Iowa, Jerry Carino of the Asbury Park Press reports.
Impact Harper missed Tuesday's narrow victory over Purdue after suffering an ankle injury but Scarlet Knights' leading scorer (23.4 points per game) will return Saturday at an opportune time to help secure a victory over Luka Garza and No. 10 Iowa.
JANUARY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Slated to miss practice Harper (ankle) isn't expected to practice Thursday, Jerry Carino of the Asbury Park Press reports.
Impact This isn't a great sign in regard to Harper's status leading into Saturday's showdown with a tough Iowa squad. The junior still has a pair of days to work his way back into the rotation but may need to make an appearance in practice before the staff gives him a chance to return to game action.
DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Iowa-Rutgers, among 9 ranked, tops ever-tough Big Ten slate
The Big Ten men's basketball conference has a record nine teams in the latest Associated Press pollDECEMBER 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Harper injured, but Mathis lifts No. 14 Rutgers over Purdue Montez Mathis had a career-high 25 points, including 16 in the second half, and No. 14 Rutgers beat Purdue 81-76 on Tuesday night without le...
DECEMBER 30, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Harper injured, but Mathis lifts No. 14 Rutgers over Purdue
Montez Mathis had a career-high 25 points, including 16 in the second half, and No. 14 Rutgers beat Purdue 81-76 without leading scorer Ron Harper Jr. Harper tweaked his ankle in p...DECEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out Tuesday with ankle issue Harper (ankle) will not play in Tuesday's game against Purdue, Jerry Carino of the Asbury Park Press reports.
Impact There was no previous reports of Harper dealing with any kind of issue, so this late scratch is surprising. The ankle injury is not believed to be a long-term issue, so hopefully he can get back out there in the team's next game on Saturday against Iowa. Harper was off to a tremendous start to the season, averaging 23.4 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game.
DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Purdue faces tough test vs No. 14 Rutgers
No. 14 Rutgers presents a tough challenge for PurdueDECEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Paces Scarlet Knights in scoring Harper logged 20 points (8-20 FG, 4-10 3Pt) and six rebounds over 36 minutes in Wednesday's 80-68 loss to Ohio State.
Impact Harper has been a top contributor for Rutgers early in the season, and he's now topped 20 points in each of the last four games. Through the first seven contests of the 2020-21 season, the junior is averaging 23.4 points and 7.1 rebounds over 33.1 minutes per game.
DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Washington leads No. 23 OSU's rally past No. 11 Rutgers
Duane Washington Jr. scored 22 points and No. 23 Ohio State rallied from a 16-point second-half deficit to beat No. 11 Rutgers 80-68DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 11 Rutgers faces tough test vs No. 23 Ohio State
No. 23 Ohio State presents a tough challenge for No. 11 RutgersDECEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 19 Rutgers beats No. 13 Illinois to remain unbeaten Ron Harper Jr. scored 28 points, Jacob Young added 24 and No. 19 Rutgers overcame a double-digit first-half deficit to beat No. 13 Illinois...
DECEMBER 21, 2020 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
No. 19 Rutgers beats No. 13 Illinois to remain unbeaten PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Ron Harper Jr. scored 28 points, Jacob Young added 24 and No. 19 Rutgers overcame a double-digit first-half deficit...
DECEMBER 20, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
No. 19 Rutgers beats No. 13 Illinois to remain unbeaten PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Ron Harper Jr. scored 28 points, Jacob Young added 24 and No. 19 Rutgers overcame a double-digit first-half deficit...
DECEMBER 20, 2020 • SFCHRONICLE.COM
No. 19 Rutgers beats No. 13 Illinois to remain unbeaten Ron Harper Jr. scored 28 points, Jacob Young added 24 and No. 19 Rutgers overcame a double-digit first-half deficit to beat No. 13 Illinois...
DECEMBER 20, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
No. 19 Rutgers beats No. 13 Illinois to remain unbeaten Ron Harper Jr. scored 28 points, Jacob Young added 24 and No. 19 Rutgers overcame a double-digit first-half deficit...
DECEMBER 20, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
No. 19 Rutgers beats No. 13 Illinois to remain unbeaten Ron Harper Jr. scored 28 points, Jacob Young added 24 and No. 19 Rutgers overcame a double-digit first-half deficit to beat No. 13 Illinois...
DECEMBER 20, 2020 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
No. 19 Rutgers beats No. 13 Illinois to remain unbeaten
Ron Harper Jr. scored 28 points, Jacob Young added 24 and No. 19 Rutgers overcame a double-digit first-half deficit to beat No. 13 Illinois 91-88DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 13 Illinois faces tough test vs No. 19 Rutgers
No. 19 Rutgers presents a tough challenge for No. 13 IllinoisDECEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Big Ten: Timme-Garza matchup key in Gonzaga-Iowa showdown
The game of the weekend in the Big Ten, and nation, pits No. 3 Iowa against top-ranked Gonzaga of the West Coast ConferenceDECEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lights up scoreboard in win Harper posted 27 points (10-17 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 2-5 FT), five rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal over 30 minutes in Monday's 74-60 win over Maryland.
Impact Harper has been the Scarlet Knights' most prolific scorer early in the season, and he didn't miss a beat as the team began conference play Monday. The junior has attempted at least 11 field goals in each of the first five games this year while serving as a key contributor on both ends of the floor.
DECEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Harper carries No. 19 Rutgers past Maryland 74-60 in Big Ten COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Ron Harper Jr. scored 19 of his 27 points in the second half, and No. 19 Rutgers won its Big Ten opener for the fir...
DECEMBER 15, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
Terrapins have no answer for Harper’s hot shooting in loss to Rutgers Maryland suffered its second straight defeat, failing to rebound from last week’s heavy loss to Clemson with another uneven shooting display...
DECEMBER 15, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Harper carries No. 19 Rutgers past Maryland 74-60 in Big Ten COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Ron Harper Jr. scored 19 of his 27 points in the second half, and No. 19 Rutgers won its Big Ten opener for the fir...
DECEMBER 15, 2020 • SFCHRONICLE.COM
Harper carries No. 19 Rutgers past Maryland 74-60 in Big Ten Ron Harper Jr. scored 19 of his 27 points in the second half, and No. 19 Rutgers won its Big Ten opener for the first time in school history...
DECEMBER 15, 2020 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
