Despite 2 straight losses, Rutgers ready for NCAA run

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Published February 24, 2022 3:39 PM

By TOM CANAVAN
AP Sports Writer

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Coach Steve Pikiell and Rutgers are just about to finish one of the toughest stretches in college basketball history. The Scarlet Knights will wrap up a run of six of seven games against ranked teams when they host No. 13 Wisconsin on Saturday. Rutgers has gone 4-2 in the stretch and thrust itself back into the NCAA Tournament picture. The run included wins over four straight ranked opponents. The Scarlet Knights are 16-11 overall and 10-7 in the tough Big Ten Conference.

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