TARIQ FRANCIS NEWS

Nullified vs. Purdue Francis amassed five points (2-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and three rebounds in 19 minutes during Tuesday's 81-65 loss to Purdue.

Impact Francis' transition to high-major basketball has been largely smooth, but he was completely stymied against Purdue. The guard only attempted five shots, his lowest total of the season. He was also held without an assist for the first time this year. Again, Francis has been a key piece for Rutgers, but the Scarlet Knights just aren't built to topple a team as loaded as Purdue right now.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rutgers takes on No. 1 Purdue after Ogbole's 21-point showing

Rutgers takes on the No. 1 Purdue Boilermakers after Emmanuel Ogbole scored 21 points in Rutgers' 80-65 win against the UNLV Rebels

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

No. 1 Purdue visits Rutgers after Ogbole's 21-point outing

Rutgers takes on the No. 1 Purdue Boilermakers after Emmanuel Ogbole scored 21 points in Rutgers' 80-65 victory against the UNLV Rebels

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Ogbole sets career highs with 21 points, 13 boards and Rutgers beats UNLV to end Players Era tourney

Emmanuel Ogbole set career highs with 21 points and 13 rebounds, Dylan Grant added 17 points and eight rebounds, and Rutgers ended a three-game losing streak with an 80-65 victory...

NOVEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Markus Burton's 21 points help Notre Dame beat Rutgers 68-63 at the Players Era Festival

Markus Burton had 21 points, five assists and three steals, Jalen Haralson added 15 points and Notre Dame held off Rutgers 68-63 on Tuesday at the Players Era Festival

NOVEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Rutgers Scarlet Knights play the Notre Dame Fighting Irish

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights square off against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada

NOVEMBER 25 • Associated Press

No. 20 Tennessee Volunteers square off against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights

The No. 20 Tennessee Volunteers square off against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada

NOVEMBER 24 • Associated Press

No. 20 Tennessee takes on Rutgers

The No. 20 Tennessee Volunteers play the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada

NOVEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Grant's double-double helps Rutgers beat American 80-71 to start 4-0 for first time since 2020-21

Dylan Grant had 22 points and 11 rebounds, Tariq Francis added 19 points and Rutgers held off American University 80-71 to begin a season with a 4-0 record for the first time since...

NOVEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Denis Badalau, Rutgers handle winless Maine Denis Badalau scored a game-high 19 points, all in the first half, and Tariq Francis finished with 12 to lead Rutgers to a 72-60 nonconferen...

NOVEMBER 11 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Denis Badalau scores 19 points in the first half and Rutgers goes on to beat Maine 72-60

Denis Badalau scored all 19 of his points in the first half, Dylan Grant had 10 points and 10 rebounds for his first career double-double and Rutgers beat Maine 72-60

NOVEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Maine visits Rutgers after Francis' 20-point game

Rutgers faces the Maine Black Bears after Tariq Francis scored 20 points in Rutgers' 81-53 victory against the Rider Broncs

NOVEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Leading scorer for Scarlet Knights Francis supplied 20 points (6-10 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds and two assists over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 81-53 win over Rider.

Impact Francis canned four triples in his high-major debut in Piscataway. The NJIT transfer was a walking bucket last season as a sophomore, but questions remained about how that production would translate to the Big Ten. It's a long season, and conference play is a ways away still, but the early returns on Francis are excellent.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Double-digit runs help Rutgers rout Rider Tariq Francis poured in 20 points, Dylan Grant added 17 points and seven rebounds and host Rutgers pulled away to beat in-state opponent Rid...

NOVEMBER 6 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Tariq Francis scores 20 points in his Rutgers debut and the Scarlet Knights beat Rider 81-53

Tariq Francis scored 20 points in his Rutgers debut, Dylan Grant added 17 points and the Scarlet Knights used a big second half to beat Rider 81-53

NOVEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Commits to Rutgers Francis has committed to Rutgers for the 2025-26 season, Jonathan Givony of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Francis was one of the most coveted scorers in the portal after a sophomore season at NJIT that saw him put up 19.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 2.6 three-pointers per contest. He should have a sizable role in the rotation at Rutgers in 2025-26.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Big scorer lands in portal Francis is in the transfer portal, VerbalCommits.com reports.

Impact Francis is a big addition to the portal after a sophomore season at NJIT that saw him put up 19.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 2.6 three-pointers per contest. Francis will certainly get a lot of looks from power conference teams after putting up those numbers, but he likely will need to work on improving his off-ball game, as his usage rate will not be as high as it was this past season.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

NJIT earns 75-72 win over Binghamton in regular-season finale

Led by Tariq Francis' 29 points, the NJIT Highlanders defeated the Binghamton Bearcats 75-72 on Tuesday

MARCH 5 • Associated Press

Francis and the NJIT Highlanders take on conference foe Binghamton

The Binghamton Bearcats will take on conference foe NJIT

MARCH 3 • Associated Press

Joshua's 17 lead Albany past NJIT 86-59

Led by Byron Joshua's 17 points, the Albany Great Danes defeated the NJIT Highlanders 86-59

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Bogues' 22 points help Vermont take down NJIT 71-61

Shamir Bogues scored 22 points and Vermont beat NJIT 71-61 on Thursday night for its seventh straight win

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

NJIT faces Vermont after Francis' 27-point game

NJIT hosts the Vermont Catamounts after Tariq Francis scored 27 points in NJIT's 95-91 loss to the UMBC Retrievers

FEBRUARY 27 • Associated Press

Francis and NJIT host UMass

NJIT takes on the UMass Minutemen after Tariq Francis scored 23 points in the Highlanders' 78-69 victory against the Morehead State Eagles

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • Associated Press

Francis scores 31 as NJIT defeats Vermont 63-61

The NJIT Highlanders defeated the Vermont Catamounts 63-61 on Thursday night led by Tariq Francis' 31 points

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • Associated Press

Vermont visits Francis and NJIT

NJIT plays the Vermont Catamounts after Tariq Francis scored 21 points in NJIT's 75-66 loss to the Binghamton Bearcats

FEBRUARY 8, 2024 • Associated Press