Rutgers Edges Pennsylvania in Close Contest
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Jersey Mike’s Arena
Rutgers Scarlet Knights 70, Pennsylvania Quakers 69, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Pennsylvania Quakers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights?
Rutgers Scarlet Knights beat Pennsylvania Quakers 70-69 at Jersey Mike’s Arena on December 20, 2025.
Who was favored in Pennsylvania Quakers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights?
Rutgers Scarlet Knights were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -850 (about 89% implied). The favorite won.
In a thrilling contest at Jersey Mike’s Arena, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights narrowly defeated the Pennsylvania Quakers with a final score of 70-69. This matchup showcased the resilience of both teams, with Rutgers overcoming a challenging stretch of games to secure the victory.
Rutgers entered the game with a home record of 6-6, while Pennsylvania had a slightly better away record of 6-5. The Scarlet Knights have struggled recently, holding a 4-6 record over their last ten games, including a three-game losing streak. Their average scoring during this stretch was 67.7 points, while they allowed an average of 75.1 points per game. In contrast, Pennsylvania had a more favorable recent form, boasting a record of 6-4 in their last ten games and coming off a victory. The Quakers averaged 79.2 points scored and 77.9 points allowed during this period, indicating a more potent offensive output.
At home, Rutgers has performed reasonably well, with a home record of 4-2. However, they have struggled on the road, failing to win any of their four away games. Pennsylvania, on the other hand, has had a mixed bag of results away from home, with a record of 1-3.
The matchup was also notable for its betting lines, with DraftKings setting the spread at Rutgers -11.5 and the total at 150.5. The odds reflected a clear expectation of Rutgers winning, with a moneyline of -850. Conversely, Pennsylvania was listed at +575, indicating that they were significant underdogs.
As for the injury picture, no specific injuries were mentioned in the provided facts, which suggests that both teams were at full strength for this crucial game.
The game conditions were typical for a December evening, with fans filling the arena to support their teams. The atmosphere was charged, contributing to the intensity of the match.
Key moments in the game included a critical layup by TJ Power that brought Pennsylvania to a 68-62 lead in the second half. Tariq Francis then made several free throws, narrowing the gap and ultimately hitting a crucial three-point jumper that sealed the game for Rutgers at 70-69. This late-game execution was pivotal, showcasing the pressure both teams faced as they battled for victory.
Overall, this fixture highlighted the competitive nature of college basketball, with both teams demonstrating their strengths and weaknesses. Rutgers will look to build on this victory, while Pennsylvania will aim to regroup after a hard-fought loss.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | RUTG -11.5 | 150.5 o -108 / u -112 | Pennsylvania Quakers +575 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights -850 |
Leaders
- PointsTariq Francis34Rutgers Scarlet Knights
- AssistsDarren Buchanan Jr.4Rutgers Scarlet Knights
- ReboundsBryce Dortch9Rutgers Scarlet Knights
- PointsTJ Power19Pennsylvania Quakers
- AssistsCam Thrower3Pennsylvania Quakers
- ReboundsTJ Power13Pennsylvania Quakers
Recent form
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Last 10: 4-6Streak L367.7 scored · 75.1 allowed per game4-2 at home
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- W80-71vs American University EaglesNov 18
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Pennsylvania Quakers
Last 10: 6-4Streak W179.2 scored · 77.9 allowed per game1-3 away
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- W73-71vs La Salle ExplorersNov 29
- W77-65vs Merrimack WarriorsNov 28
- W84-68at Drexel DragonsNov 22
- W83-74vs Saint Joseph's HawksNov 18
- L81-106at Providence FriarsNov 12
- L78-84at American University EaglesNov 9
- W119-72vs Rowan ProfsNov 8
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale | 24-7 | - | 11-3 |
| Harvard | 17-12 | 1 | 10-4 |
| Pennsylvania | 18-12 | 2 | 9-5 |
| Cornell | 15-13 | 3 | 8-6 |
| Columbia | 16-12 | 6 | 5-9 |
| Dartmouth | 11-16 | 6 | 5-9 |
| Princeton | 9-20 | 6 | 5-9 |
| Brown | 9-18 | 8 | 3-11 |
| Michigan | 37-3 | - | 19-1 |
| Nebraska | 28-7 | 4 | 15-5 |
| Michigan State | 27-8 | 4 | 15-5 |
| Illinois | 28-9 | 4 | 15-5 |
| Wisconsin | 24-11 | 5 | 14-6 |
| Purdue | 30-9 | 6 | 13-7 |
| UCLA | 24-12 | 6 | 13-7 |
| Ohio State | 21-13 | 7 | 12-8 |
| Iowa | 24-13 | 9 | 10-10 |
| Indiana | 18-14 | 10 | 9-11 |
| Minnesota | 15-18 | 11 | 8-12 |
| USC | 18-14 | 12 | 7-13 |
| Washington | 16-17 | 12 | 7-13 |
| Rutgers | 14-20 | 13 | 6-14 |
| Northwestern | 15-19 | 14 | 5-15 |
| Oregon | 12-20 | 14 | 5-15 |
| Maryland | 12-21 | 15 | 4-16 |
| Penn State | 12-20 | 16 | 3-17 |
Box score
| Stat | Pennsylvania Quakers | Rutgers Scarlet Knights |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 23-54 | 23-56 |
| Field goal % | 43 | 41 |
| Three-pointers | 5-21 | 3-20 |
| Three-point % | 24 | 15 |
| Free throws | 18-25 | 21-31 |
| Free throw % | 72 | 68 |
| Rebounds | 42 | 29 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 8 |
| Defensive rebounds | 30 | 21 |
| Assists | 11 | 7 |
| Steals | 1 | 8 |
| Blocks | 4 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 6 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 5 | 21 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 21 |
| Points in the paint | 26 | 20 |
| Fouls | 24 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 8 | 2 |
| Lead changes | 10 | 10 |
| Time in front | 89 | 7 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half41-41Dylan Grant makes 9-foot floating jump shot (Darren Buchanan Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half41-43Dylan Grant makes driving layup (Darren Buchanan Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half42-43Jay Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half43-43Dalton Scantlebury makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half44-43Dalton Scantlebury makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half44-45Dylan Grant makes 2-foot dunk
- 2nd Half46-45Jay Jones makes 12-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half46-47Denis Badalau makes driving layup
- 2nd Half48-47Alex Massung makes driving layup
- 2nd Half50-47TJ Power makes layup
- 2nd Half51-47TJ Power makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-47TJ Power makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-49Darren Buchanan Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half53-49Jay Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-50Tariq Francis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-51Tariq Francis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-51Jay Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-52Tariq Francis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-53Tariq Francis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-54Tariq Francis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-55Tariq Francis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-55Dalton Scantlebury makes layup
- 2nd Half58-55Dalton Scantlebury makes 3-foot dunk (AJ Levine assists)
- 2nd Half59-55Dalton Scantlebury makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-57Tariq Francis makes driving layup
- 2nd Half61-57Dalton Scantlebury makes layup
- 2nd Half61-59Harun Zrno makes 18-foot pullup jump shot (Jamichael Davis assists)
- 2nd Half64-59Michael Zanoni makes 25-foot three point jumper (TJ Power assists)
- 2nd Half66-59Cam Thrower makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half66-60Bryce Dortch makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-61Tariq Francis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-62Tariq Francis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-62TJ Power makes layup
- 2nd Half68-63Tariq Francis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-64Tariq Francis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-65Tariq Francis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-66Tariq Francis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-67Tariq Francis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-67TJ Power makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-70Tariq Francis makes 26-foot three point jumper
Win probability
Above the line favours Rutgers Scarlet Knights, below favours Pennsylvania Quakers.
Venue
- Jersey Mike’s ArenaPiscataway, NJ
- Attendance8000
- OfficialsLarry Scirotto, Amy Bonner, Jourdan Love
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