Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers - News - March 11, 2026

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Chris Nwuli - Not dressed Thursday Nwuli (undisclosed) is out for Thursday's game versus UCLA, Brian Fonseca of NJ.com reports.

Impact Nwuli, who was listed as questionable heading into the contest, is not dressed for Thursday's contest. He's made 29 appearances this season and is averaging 2.2 points and 1.4 rebounds across 9.8 minutes per game, so his absence will not make a massive impact.

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Gevonte Ware - Questionable Thursday Ware (undisclosed) is questionable for Thursday's game versus UCLA, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Ware, who has missed the last 21 games due to an undisclosed injury, is questionable for the third consecutive game Thursday. It's unlikely he will see the court even if he's available considering his place on the depth chart.

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Chris Nwuli - Questionable to face Bruins Nwuli (undisclosed) is a question mark to face UCLA on Thursday.

Impact Nwuli missed the Scarlet Knights' win over Minnesota in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament on Wednesday, and he's in danger of making it two straight absences. The freshman forward has been a minor contributor this season, averaging 2.2 points and 1.4 rebounds.

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Tariq Francis - Springs for 29 points Francis posted 29 points (9-16 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 6-7 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 72-67 win over Minnesota.

Impact The 6-1 guard fell one point shy of his season high. He joined the starting lineup on Feb. 7 and averaged 19.3 points and 4.2 assists over the last month. The Scarlet Knights moved on to play UCLA on Thursday in the Big Ten Tournament. Francis came off the bench for the last time in the Feb. 4 loss to the Bruins and scored 12 points.

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Bryce Dortch - Comes off the bench Dortch (undisclosed) provided no counting stats over four minutes during Wednesday's 72-67 win over Minnesota.

Impact The 6-9 sophomore started three games in January. He missed the last two games of the regular season, but was able to come off the bench for a short stint against the Golden Gophers. Dortch will likely be available Thursday against UCLA. He had six points and four rebounds in the Feb. 3 loss to the Bruins.

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UCLA Bruins and Rutgers Scarlet Knights play in Big Ten Tournament

Francis scores 29 points, leads Rutgers over Minnesota 72-67 at Big Ten Tournament