bigcliff77 | Clifford Omoruyi

NEWS

• NJ.com ranks Cliff Omoruyi the Third most important person in Rutgers athleticsAugust 3, 2023
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  Cliff Omoruyi Featured In NIL Deal With Chips Ahoy!August 2, 2023
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  Why Rutgers’ basketball star Omoruyi can only be NIL star overseasJuly 26, 2023
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  Cliff Omoruyi Announces His Return to RutgersJune 1, 2023
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  Cliff Omoruyi & 16 Handles To Host Fall Semester PartyNovember 3, 2022
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  Cliff Omoruyi Named To Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award Watch ListNovember 3, 2022

CLIFF OMORUYI GAME LOG:

12/3/23 vs Illinois:

Omoruyi and the Scarlet Knights fell 76-58 to #24 Illinois Saturday Night at the Jersey Mike’s Center. Cliff recorded 7 points and 9 rebounds, while adding 8 blocks on the defensive side of the ball.

11/27/23 vs Saint Peter’s University:

Rutgers cruised to a 71-40 win Monday Night vs Saint Peter’s University. Cliff finished with a season-high 17 points on 50% shooting from the field, and grabbed 8 rebounds. Defensively, he posted 4 blocks on the night as well to help Rutgers claim their fifth straight victory.

11/19/23 vs Howard:

It was a night to remember for Big Cliff and Rutgers. Omoruyi led the charge with his second double-double of the season finishing with 15 points and 14 rebounds on the night. He also added 4 blocks and 2 steals to cap off an impressive 85-63 win over the Howard Bison.

11/15/23 vs Georgetown University:

Omoruyi and Rutgers knocked off Georgetown 71-60 Wednesday night at Jersey Mike’s Arena in Piscataway, NJ. Cliff contributed with 8 points on 4-7 (57%) shooting from the floor, 6 rebounds and added 4 blocks to help the Scarlet Knights improve to 3-1 on the season.

11/13/23 vs Bryant University:

Rutgers earned their second straight win defeating Bryant University 66-57 in a tight game Sunday night. In 27 minutes of game time, Cliff posted 13 points and grabbed 15 rebounds for his first official double-double of the season.

11/10/23 vs Boston University:

Rutgers secured their first victory of the 23-24 season Friday night in a blowout 20 point win defeating Boston University 69-45. Cliff picked up 5 points and 5 rebounds on the night while shooting a stellar 75% from the free throw line.

11/6/23 vs Princeton:
Omoruyi and the Scarlet Knights kicked off the 23-24 regular season with a hard fought 68-61 defeat to Princeton University. In 27 minutes of game time, Cliff shot 50% from the field, while leading the team with 12 points on the night. In addition, Omoruyi scooped up 7 rebounds, had a steal and assist a piece while also racking up 4 blocks.

10/21/23 vs St. John’s:
Rutgers opened the 23-24 campaign with a 89-78 preseason loss to St.John’s. Omoruyi dropped 16 points & collected 9 rebounds while shooting an even 50% from the field on the night.

11/7 vs Columbia:
Omoruyi and Rutgers began their season with a 75-35 blowout victory over Columbia.  In just 23 minutes of action, Cliff recorded 10 points & 9 rebounds while showing off on the defensive end with 2 huge blocks.

11/10 vs Sacred Heart:
In a convincing 88-50 victory, Omoruyi made his presence felt throughout the game. The big man recorded 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists. Cliff led the way on defense with 3 blocks and 2 steals.

11/12 vs UMass Lowell:
Big Cliff recorded his first double-double of the season, finishing with 22 points and 15 rebounds in the 73-65 win. His best offensive performance of the year so far did not slow him down on defense as he recorded 3 more blocks.

11/18 vs Temple:
In a close 72-66 loss, Cliff put on another show on offense. This big man led the team with 21 points & 11 rebounds on 9/17 shooting, his second double-double of the year.

11/22 vs Rider:
Omoruyi used his third straight double-double and another huge defensive performance to lead Rutgers to a convincing 76-46 win. The big man finished with 20 points, 12 rebounds, and a season-high 4 blocks.

11/26 vs Central Connecticut St.:
Omoruyi was one of four Rutgers starters to score in double figures, recording 11 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 steals in the 83-49 victory.

11/30 at Miami:
In a hard fought 68-61 loss, Omoruyi led the way with 16 points & 9 rebounds while shooting an efficient 7/10 from the field.

12/3 vs #10 Indiana:
In a huge 63-48 upset over #10 Indiana, early foul trouble limited Omoruyi to just 19 minutes of action. The big man was still able to contribute 6 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 steals.

12/8 @ #25 Ohio State:
In a heartbreaking 67-66 loss at the buzzer, Omoruyi kept his team in the game and led the way with 16 points & 8 rebounds on 7/10 shooting. His 2 blocks were both key plays down the stretch and kept Rutgers within reach.

12/11 vs Seton Hall:
In a classic defensive battle, Rutgers was defeated 45-43. Omoruyi recorded 5 points & 9 rebounds. Only one player from either team scored 10+ points.

12/17 vs Wake Forest:
Omoruyi and his team bounced back from a tough week with a huge 81-57 victory. Cliff led the way with 14 points & 9 rebounds on an efficient 6/9 shooting while anchoring the defense yet again.

12/23 vs Bucknell:
In an 85-50 blowout, Omoruyi put together his best all-around performance of the season. The big man dominated the paint on both ends, finishing with 17 points, 14 rebounds, and a season-high 6 blocks.

12/30 vs Coppin St.:
Omoruyi and his team finished their 2022 with another strong performance, winning 90-57. Cliff led the team with 20 points & 13 rebounds in just 24 minutes of action. 

1/2 @ #1 Purdue:
Omoruyi led his team to a stunning 65-64 upset on the road against the top ranked team in the nation. Big Cliff finished with 12 points & 6 rebounds while anchoring the defense for the majority of the game.

1/5 vs Maryland:
In a convincing 64-50 victory, defense was the story for Big Cliff. On top of his 13 rebounds, Cliff recorded 3 monster blocks, 2 assists, and a steal.

1/8 vs Iowa:
In a rare loss at home, Omoruyi once again led the way on the defensive side of the ball. The big man recorded 9 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 blocks.

1/11 @ Northwestern:
In a close 65-62 victory on the road, Omoruyi made his presence felt on the glass, grabbing a game-high 11 rebounds. 2 huge blocks created momentum for Rutgers & his 3 assists were second most on the team.

1/15 vs Ohio State:
Omoruyi had a huge performance in a thrilling 68-64 victory in OT. He recorded another double-double, finishing with 14 points & 11 rebounds while shooting 6/8 from the free throw line. Cliff recorded a season-high 6 blocks in the win. The victory led to Rutgers being ranked #23 in the AP Poll, their first time in the rankings in almost two years.

1/19 @ Michigan state:
In a tough loss on the road, Omoruyi recorded his second consecutive double-double, finishing with 12 points & 12 rebounds.

1/24 vs Penn State:
In a dominating 65-45 victory, Cliff recorded another double-double, finishing with 16 points & 10 rebounds while shooting 6/7 from the field. In 31 minutes of play the big man also recorded 3 huge blocks.

1/29 @ Iowa:
Cliff blocked 3 more shots in a difficult road loss. Additionally, he recorded 15 points and 8 rebounds while shooting 6/9.

2/1 vs Minnesota:
With “Big Cliff” anchoring the defense, Rutgers dominated Minnesota 90-55. This marked their largest Big Ten win in program history. In just 19 minutes of play, Cliff recorded 13 points and 7 rebounds on 6/8 shooting. He also recorded a block and an a steal.

2/4 vs Michigan State:
In a 61-55 victory at Madison Square Garden, Cliff recorded an impressive double-double, finishing with 15 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 blocks.

2/7 @ #18 Indiana:

In a hard-fought road loss, Cliff led his team with 15 points while shooting 50% from the field.

2/11 @ Illinois:

Despite foul trouble throughout the game, Cliff recorded his seventh double-double of the season, finishing with 14 points & 10 rebounds. He also registered 2 blocks and now has the 10th most blocks in Scarlet Knights history.

2/14 vs Nebraska

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