Maryland, Ace Bailey and Rutgers

Steve Pikiell reveals why Rutgers star Ace Bailey sat most of 2nd half in loss to Maryland
Rutgers star Ace Bailey sat most of the second half of his team's loss to Maryland on Sunday. Head coach Steve Pikiell explains why.
Rutgers basketball falls at Maryland as Ace Bailey hits locker room early
As his Rutgers basketball teammates tried to rally for a desperately needed win at 18th-ranked Maryland, Ace Bailey sat the end of the bench with a towel draped over his head. The superstar freshman was able to play just seven second-half minutes due to a flu-like illness as the Scarlet Knights fell 90-81 on Sunday before an Xfinity Center crowd of 17,
Steve Pikiell discloses reason for Ace Bailey's Rutgers absence vs. Maryland
Rutgers basketball just can't get some good luck. The team was without Ace Bailey for most of the second half against Maryland.
‘Scored on a Ref’ — No One Can Guard Rutgers’ Ace Bailey, Not Even the Referees
In a surprising turn of events, No. 23 Illinois (15-8, 7-6) fell to Rutgers (12-11, 5-7) 82-73 on Wednesday, Feb. 5. The Scarlet Knights controlled the game for most of the night, and freshman forward Ace Bailey played a pivotal role in their victory.
‘That’s high IQ!’ Rutgers’ Ace Bailey uses referee to create space for jumper in upset of Illinois
Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Ace Bailey (4) shoots over Illinois Fighting Illini guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn (2) during the first half, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
How Ace Bailey played in Rutgers' upset of No. 23 Illinois
The Scarlet Knights have two of the nation's top prospects in Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper, and they seemed destined to contend for the Big Ten. Well, things haven't really gone to plan for Rutgers so far this year as they came into Wednesday night's game against #23 Illinois at 11-11 overall and 4-7 in Big Ten play.
Ace Bailey limited due to illness, Rutgers Falls To No.18 Maryland 90-81
Rutgers Basketball Falls to No. 18 Maryland 90-81 on the road. Rutgers Star Freshman Ace Bailey missed most of the game with an apparent Illness that has been affecting many members of the team throughout the year.
Rutgers has two potential top-five draft picks — and a 12-12 record to show for it
This was supposed to be a breakthrough season for Rutgers after the Scarlet Knights landed two of the top freshmen in the ...
NCAAB News: Rutgers coach explains why he benched Ace Bailey
Bailey, one of the biggest sensations in college basketball, sat out for the final 12 minutes and 55 seconds of the loss to Maryland, leaving fans shocked. Now, coach Steve Pikiell reveals that he’s ...
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Ace Bailey health update: Rutgers HC uncovers real reason behind star player's struggles at Maryland
Rutgers freshman guard Ace Bailey sat out the remainder of the second half in the Scarlet Knights' 90-81 loss to No. 18-ranked Maryland due to flu-like illness, coach Steve Pikiell said.
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Iowa seeks first road win, faces Rutgers frosh phenoms Ace Bailey, Dylan Harper
Bailey and Harper are two of the nation’s top three freshmen in scoring, and are projected to be two of the first three players taken in June’s NBA draft.
NBA Draft: Derik Queen Outshines Ace Bailey, Dylan Harper
While most of the attention was one the rapidly-approaching Super Bowl, three of the highest-profile 2025 NBA Draft prospects faced off in a loaded Big Ten matc ...
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Iowa men’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes look to snap losing streak against Rutgers; injury updates on Drew Thelwell and Cooper Koch
The Iowa men’s basketball team looks to snap their three-game losing streak on Wednesday against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, ...
Queen has 29 points and 15 rebounds as No. 18 Maryland turns back Rutgers 90-81
Derik Queen had 29 points and 15 rebounds, and No. 18 Maryland beat Rutgers 90-81. Dylan Harper scored 20 points for the ...