The Scarlet Knights let a double-digit lead get away in the second half against No. 15 Michigan at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor. Rutgers held a one-point lead with three seconds left when Nimari Burnett knocked down a three-pointer at the buzzer to steal the victory and send the Scarlet Knights back to Piscataway stunned.

As Rutgers basketball prepares to visit Michigan, Steve Pikiell shares two eye-opening text messages he's received and read to his players.

Pikiell has been the Scarlet Knights’ head coach since 2016, leading them to two NCAA Tournament appearances, with their deepest run coming in 2021 when they reached the round of 32.

Michigan tips off a season-defining three-game homestand tonight against Rutgers (9:00 p.m., Peacock). The Wolverines won the first meeting, 66-63, in Piscataway, but now will have to defeat the Scarlet Knights at full strength to stick in the Big Ten title race.