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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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • Associated Press

Francis and the NJIT Highlanders take on conference foe Binghamton

The Binghamton Bearcats will take on conference foe NJIT

MARCH 3, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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

Francis and NJIT host Binghamton

NJIT takes on the Binghamton Bearcats after Tariq Francis scored 22 points in the Highlanders' 75-74 win over the UMBC Retrievers

JANUARY 31, 2024 • Associated Press

Francis scores 22 as NJIT downs UMBC 75-74

Led by Tariq Francis' 22 points, the NJIT Highlanders defeated the UMBC Retrievers 75-74

JANUARY 28, 2024 • Associated Press