Rutgers takes on No. 16 Illinois after Francis’ 30-point game

Francis leads Rutgers against No. 16 Illinois

Rutgers visits the No. 16 Illinois Fighting Illini after Tariq Francis scored 30 points in the Scarlet Knights' 88-85 overtime victory over the Oregon Ducks. Thursday's meeting is the first of the season between the two teams. Illinois is 2-1…

Rutgers takes on No. 16 Illinois after Francis’ 30-point game

Rutgers Scarlet Knights (8-7, 1-3 Big Ten) at Illinois Fighting Illini (11-3, 2-1 Big Ten) Champaign, Illinois; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Rutgers visits No. 16 Illinois after Tariq Francis scored 30 points in Rutgers’ 88-85 overtime victory over the Oregon Ducks. The Fighting Illini have gone 7-1 in home games. Illinois is 0-1 in games decided by 3 points or fewer. The Scarlet Knights are 1-3 in Big Ten play. Rutgers is 4-2 when it tu…

Rutgers hosts No. 8 Maryland following Okananwa's 34-point game

No. 8 Maryland visits the Rutgers Scarlet Knights after Oluchi Okananwa scored 34 points in the Terrapins' 82-67 win over the Indiana Hoosiers. Thursday's matchup is the first of the season for the teams. Rutgers is 0-4 against the Big…