Rutgers needed to beat No. 13 Michigan State on Saturday at Jersey Mike’s Arena to keep hope alive for the postseason. In a season that has been equal parts unpredictable, maddening and exhilarating, Steve Pikiell’s team delivered and then some.
The Scarlet Knights didn’t just defeat the Spartans, they dominated them in every facet of the game on their way to a much needed 84-63 triumph. It resulted in the largest margin of victory over a ranked foe in program history. They had yet to play their “A” game over a full 40 minutes this season, but that box is now checked and going to be hard to top.