RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS NEWS

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

Returning Tuesday Mag (ankle) will be available for Tuesday's game against Purdue, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Mag has been unavailable for the team's last three games due to an ankle injury suffered in practice. The 6-7 freshman is now healthy and will be able to contribute off the bench for coach Steve Pikiell.

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Will be available against Purdue Young (hip) will be available for Tuesday's game against Purdue, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Young had been held out of contact in practice after suffering a hip bruise in last week's game against Ohio State. It's not clear how limited the senior will be against the Boilermakers, but at least the team's leader in assists and steals will be available in some capacity.

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with hip injury Young is nursing a hip bruise, Jerry Carino fo the Asbury Park Press reports.

Impact Young suffered a hip bruise in the second half of Wednesday's game against Ohio State. He has been held out of contact in practice, so it's going to be very borderline whether he will be ready for Tuesday's matchup against Purdue.

DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out with knee issue Omoruyi (knee) remains a little ways away from returning according to coach Steve Pikiell, Jerry Carino fo the Asbury Park Press reports.

Impact Omoruyi has been unable to practice due to a sprained knee. Coach Pikiell said that Omoruyi will need to have a few practices before he can play in a game, which will rule him out for Tuesday's contest against Purdue. Saturday's contest against Iowa seems like a longshot as well at this point.

DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 24, 2020

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

Scores seven in loss Mulcahy recorded seven points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five assists, three rebounds and one block over 33 minutes in Wednesday's 80-68 loss to Ohio State.

Impact Mulcahy had a strong start to the year in the Scarlet Knights' season opener, and he's started every game since then. Despite playing at least 30 minutes in all but one of the team's games this season, the sophomore's low shot volume has prevented him from generating excessive production.

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 80-68

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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DECEMBER 23, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

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DECEMBER 23, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM

Yet to practice Omoruyi (knee) is not practicing at all, Zach Braziller of the New York Post reports.

Impact Omoruyi suffered a knee sprain on Sunday against Illinois and hasn't been able to do practice of any kind yet. It's looking like he will not play again in 2021, but he doesn't have a timetable for a return. Rutgers has been beat up with injuries this season.

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Young was helped to the locker room in the second half of Wednesday's against Ohio State, Jerry Carino of the Asbury Park Press reports.

Impact Young had 12 points, five assists, two rebounds, and a steal before being forced to depart the game with an undisclosed injury. We'll have to wait for later in the week to see what kind of issue Young is dealing with. Rutgers will play again next Tuesday against Purdue.

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Joins starting lineup Johnson will join the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus Ohio State.

Impact Johnson gets an unsurprising look with the starting group with Cliff Omoruyi (knee) sidelined indefinitely and figures to continue seeing looks with the group moving forward. Johnson has been no slouch off the bench for Rutgers, averaging 10 points and 13.7 rebounds over the last three contests.

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Missing Wednesday's game Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell Mag (ankle) won't participate in Wednesday's game against Ohio State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact He'll be sidelined for a third straight game due to a sprained ankle. Prior to the injury, Mag had played a minor role on the Scarlet Knights' second unit, averaging 3.3 points and 2.8 rebounds in 11.8 minutes per game over four appearances.

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Out indefinitely Omoruyi (knee) will be out indefinitely, Jerry Carino of the Asbury Park Press reports.

Impact Omoruyi suffered a knee sprain in Sunday's game against Illinois. We likely will not see Omoruyi again until 2021, as Rutgers has only games on Wednesday against Ohio State and Dec. 29 against Purdue left on it's 2020 schedule. More updates should come in the coming weeks depending on how Omoruyi gets through practice.

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

No. 11 Rutgers faces tough test vs No. 23 Ohio State

No. 23 Ohio State presents a tough challenge for No. 11 Rutgers

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dominant against Illinois Young recorded 24 points (8-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four assists and one steal over 35 minutes in Sunday's 91-88 win over Illinois.

Impact Young has taken a major step over the first six games of his senior season, and he was one of the Scarlet Knights' top performers in Sunday's crucial win. He's now averaging 16.5 points and 5.7 assists over 34.3 minutes per game through the first six contests of the season.

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 15 against Illinois Mathis posted 15 points (5-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-7 FT), two blocks and one rebound over 29 minutes in Sunday's 91-88 win over Illinois.

Impact Mathis was held in check during the team's conference opener against Maryland, but the junior was much more productive in Sunday's crucial win. Mathis is now averaging 14.0 points and 3.8 rebounds over 32.2 minutes per game through the first six contests of the year.

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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