Tariq Francis - College Basketball News & Rumors

Michigan State Avoids Upset, Beats Rutgers in OT

Michigan State avoided disastrous defeat to Rutgers behind career performance from Jeremy Fears.

JANUARY 28 • FOX SPORTS

Michigan State Avoids Upset, Beats Rutgers in OT

No. 10 Michigan State visits Rutgers after Francis' 28-point outing

Rutgers hosts the No. 10 Michigan State Spartans after Tariq Francis scored 28 points in Rutgers' 82-59 loss to the Indiana Hoosiers

JANUARY 26 • Associated Press

Indiana takes on Rutgers for conference matchup

Indiana visits Rutgers in Big Ten play Friday

JANUARY 22 • Associated Press

Productive in sixth-man role Francis amassed 15 points (4-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 25 minutes before fouling out of Tuesday's 68-62 loss to Iowa.

Impact Despite coming off the bench since late-December, Francis has been one of the few consistent offensive options for the Scarlet Knights. Since that move became essentially permanent, the junior transfer from NJIT has averaged 20.8 ppg over an eight-game stretch that includes three efforts of 30 or more. He's taken nearly 15 shots per game through that run and converting them at a success rate of 44.5 percent. Rutgers is essentially in a rebuilding year with a 9-10 record on the season and 2-6 mark in Big Ten play, but Francis has more than shown he can be a reliable fantasy option that carries a high ceiling for any given game.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Stirtz scores 20 points and Iowa puts down Scarlet Knights in 68-62 win

Bennett Stirtz scored 20 points and Iowa held off Rutgers for a 68-62 win for the Hawkeyes’ second straight win

JANUARY 21 • Associated Press

Rutgers visits Iowa following Zrno's 21-point game

Rutgers faces the Iowa Hawkeyes after Harun Zrno scored 21 points in the Scarlet Knights' 96-87 loss to the Wisconsin Badgers

JANUARY 19 • Associated Press

Nick Boyd scores 32 points and Wisconsin beats Rutgers 96-87 for 4th straight victory

Nick Boyd scored 32 points and had nine assists as Wisconsin beat Rutgers 96-87 on Saturday for its fourth straight win

JANUARY 17 • Associated Press

Tariq Francis scores 30 to rally Rutgers to 77-75 victory over Northwestern in OT

Tariq Francis came off the bench to score 30 points, including seven in a row for Rutgers in overtime, and the Scarlet Knights rallied to beat Northwestern 77-75

JANUARY 12 • Associated Press

Rutgers hosts Martinelli and Northwestern

Northwestern visits the Rutgers Scarlet Knights after Nick Martinelli scored 28 points in the Wildcats' 76-66 loss to the Michigan State Spartans

JANUARY 11 • Associated Press

Keaton Wagler scores 17, No. 16 Illinois defeats Rutgers 81-55

Keaton Wagler scored 17 points and pulled down seven rebounds and Tomislav Ivisic had 14 points to lead No. 16 Illinois to an 81-55 victory over Rutgers

JANUARY 9 • Associated Press

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

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

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

Rutgers visits the No. 16 Illinois Fighting Illini after Tariq Francis scored 30 points in the Scarlet Knights' 88-85 overtime victory against the Oregon Ducks

JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

Erupts for 30-piece Francis posted 30 points (10-16 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 10-11 FT), four rebounds and four assists across 30 minutes during Monday's 88-85 OT victory over Oregon.

Impact Francis now has two 30-point outings in his last four games. Shockingly, being sent to the bench has apparently unleashed a new version of the guard, one who's averaging 25.0 points per game since relegated to the bench. He's also been much more involved in the offense over that span, averaging nearly 15 shots per game. Francis is worth keeping an eye on, as he appears to be developing into one of the better sixth men in the conference.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Tariq Francis scores 30, Rutgers beats Oregon 88-85 in overtime

Tariq Francis made 10 of 16 from the field, hit 10 of 11 from the free-throw line, and scored 30 points to help Rutgers beat Oregon 88-85 in overtime

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

Rutgers takes on conference rival Oregon

Rutgers takes on Oregon in a matchup of Big Ten teams

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Rutgers hosts Oregon in conference showdown

Oregon visits Rutgers in Big Ten play Monday

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Leading scorer off the bench Francis ended Monday's 65-50 victory over Delaware State with 19 points (5-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 7-7 FT), two rebounds, one assist and three steals in 31 minutes.

Impact Francis was recently removed from Rutgers' starting five, and it's paying dividends for his production. The guard dropped 34 points against Penn on Dec. 20, and followed that up by being the Scarlet Knights' leading scorer once again on Monday night. Francis has been one of the more consistent weapons for Rutgers, averaging 13.6 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.2 assists.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Grant's double-double, Francis' 19 points lead Rutgers past Delaware State 65-50

Dylan Grant posted a double-double and Tariq Francis scored 19 points as Rutgers beat Delaware State 65-50 on Monday night

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Francis leads Rutgers against Delaware State

Rutgers hosts the Delaware State Hornets after Tariq Francis scored 34 points in Rutgers' 70-69 win against the Pennsylvania Quakers

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Rutgers, Tariq Francis aim to keep improving vs. Delaware State Deadspin | Rutgers, Tariq Francis aim to keep improving vs. Delaware State

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Rutgers faces Delaware State following Francis' 34-point game

Rutgers takes on the Delaware State Hornets after Tariq Francis scored 34 points in Rutgers' 70-69 victory over the Pennsylvania Quakers

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Rutgers' Tariq Francis (34) sinks Penn on last-second 3 Deadspin | Rutgers' Tariq Francis (34) sinks Penn on last-second 3

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Tariq Francis hits winner, scores career-high 34 to rally Rutgers past Penn 70-69

Tariq Francis delivered a career night and a last-second dagger as Rutgers stunned Pennsylvania 70–69 on Saturday at Jersey Mike’s Arena

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Rutgers faces Pennsylvania, looks to end 3-game skid

Rutgers will try to break its three-game slide when the Scarlet Knights take on Pennsylvania

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Rutgers faces Pennsylvania, seeks to stop 3-game skid

Rutgers aims to end its three-game losing streak when the Scarlet Knights play Pennsylvania

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

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