The Rutgers Scarlet Knights men’s basketball team concluded their regular season with a 75-67 overtime victory against the Minnesota Golden Gophers on March 9, 2025. Freshman guard Dylan Harper led the team with 22 points, six rebounds, two blocks, and two steals. This win secured Rutgers the No. 11 seed in the upcoming Big Ten Tournament, where they are set to face the University of Southern California (USC) in the first round.
Earlier in the week, Rutgers faced a challenging game against the No. 18 Purdue Boilermakers, resulting in a 100-71 loss. Purdue’s guards, Fletcher Loyer and Braden Smith, each scored 23 points to lead their team to victory.
Looking ahead, the Scarlet Knights are preparing for their Big Ten Tournament matchup against USC. The tournament bracket, seeds, matchups, and schedule have been detailed in recent reports.