Rutgers basketball fends off No. 23 Illinois

Dylan Harper ‘makes huge difference’ in Rutgers return. Can he spark stunning NCAA Tournament run?
As the ball hit the bottom of the net for his first made basket in weeks, Dylan Harper turned to the Illinois corner of Jersey Mike’s Arena and gestured for them to simmer down. A few minutes later, when he hit his first three-pointer of the night,
Dylan Harper returns to score 28 points in Rutgers’ 82-73 victory over No. 23 Illinois
Dylan Harper returned to score 28 points, fellow freshman Ace Bailey added 18 points and 11 rebounds and Rutgers beat No. 23 Illinois 82-73 on Wednesday night.
Illinois Basketball Can't Keep Pace With Dylan Harper, Rutgers in Loss
Despite a team-high 20 points from Will Riley and leading as late as 7:28 left in the game, No. 23 Illinois couldn't overcome its dwindling numbers and inspired performances by Rutgers freshmen Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey as the Scarlet Knights pulled away 82-73 for their first win over a ranked team this season.
Rutgers Rant: Football (finally) hires DC, basketball beats Illinois in Dylan Harper’s return
The Rutgers Rant reacts to the football team returning Robb Smith as defensive coordinator and basketball earning a big win over Illinois.
Harper’s return helps Rutgers men’s basketball top No. 23 Illinois
Dylan Harper returned to score 28 points, fellow freshman Ace Bailey added 18 points and 11 rebounds and Rutgers beat No. 23 Illinois 82-73 on Wednesday night.
Will Dylan Harper play for Rutgers basketball tonight vs. Illinois? Here's his status
Rutgers star freshman point guard Dylan Harper has been battling an ankle injury he suffered against Penn State.
Rutgers earns big home win over Illinois as Dylan Harper shines in return
Ace Bailey caught the outlet pass from fellow Chattanooga native Jamichael Davis, and with no Illinois defender in sight, the star Rutgers freshman threw down a vicious dunk and held on to the rim for dramatic effect.
Takeaways | Rutgers basketball fends off No. 23 Illinois as Dylan Harper returns
Bailey had an impressive sequence in the first half, blocking a three-pointer off the hands of Illinois’ Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn. Jamichael Davis came down with the ball and threw a long pass to Bailey, who threw down a thunderous dunk that elicited a roar from the crowd, giving Rutgers a nine-point lead.
Rutgers basketball’s Dylan Harper reacts to LeBron James praise after huge game vs. Illinois
Rutgers basketball star guard Dylan Harper gave an inspired reaction to LeBron James’ praise for him after his return from injury against No. 23 Illinois. The Scarlet Knights headed into their home clash against the Illini as underdogs but were able to prove the oddsmakers wrong in their 82-73 victory.
How Dylan Harper played in Rutgers' upset of No. 23 Illinois
With the win, Rutgers is now 12-11 overall on the season and 5-7 in Big Ten play. They will look to start a winning streak on ...
Hot stretch has revived Rutgers' NCAA Tournament hopes, but Scarlet Knights need more to erase ugly losses
Rutgers freshman guard Dylan Harper put on his Superman cape and may well have saved the Scarlet Knights' dwindling NCAA ...
Sportskeeda17h
$1.7 million NIL-valued Dylan Harper drops 2-word reaction to Rutgers teammate’s dominant dunk on his assist
Dylan Harper reacted to the thunderous dunk made by his teammate Dylan Grant off his assist in Thursday's game against the ...
Ace Bailey couldn't hide his excitement about Dylan Harper's return
A big reason why Rutgers was able to get the win was the return of Dylan Harper to the lineup. Harper has been battling an ...
Sources: Rutgers star freshman Dylan Harper is expected to... - ESPN
Sources: Rutgers star freshman Dylan Harper is expected to return for the Scarlet Knights tonight for the home game against ...
Sportskeeda3d
"Chucky Hepburn better than half ": College hoops fans react to top 10 candidates for the Bob Cousy Award ft. Rutgers' Dylan Harper
College hoops fans were buzzing following the announcement of the top 10 candidates for the prestigious Bob Cousy Award, which included Rutgers' Dylan Harper.