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Jersey Mike's Arena Set for Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Bryant Bulldogs Showdown

As the Rutgers Scarlet Knights prepare to host the Bryant Bulldogs at Jersey Mike's Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their strong performance. The upcoming game on November 12 is expected to be a thrilling encounter, with the Scarlet Knights looking to capitalize on their home-court advantage.


Dec 2, 2023; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights cheer squad members perform during the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

In recent outings, the Rutgers team has shown a mix of resilience and areas needing improvement. On November 11, they secured a convincing victory over Boston University Terriers with a score of 69-45. Their offensive prowess was evident as they shot an impressive 44 percent from the field and dominated in points in the paint with 28. However, free throw accuracy was lackluster at just over half successful attempts.


The defensive side also shone through for RUTG; they out-rebounded BU by a significant margin (48 to 28) and blocked three shots while making five steals. This defensive solidity will be crucial against BRY, who will come into this game looking for an upset.


On November 7 against Princeton Tigers at CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton, RUTG fell short by seven points (61-68). Despite losing that game, there were positive takeaways: RUTG had an impeccable free throw percentage and continued their trend of strong performances in points scored inside the paint (40). However, turnovers were an issue that day; minimizing them will be key against BRY.


Looking back further into March during the first round of Rutgers Bracket against Hofstra Pride on March 14th ended narrowly with RUTG down by two points (86-88) after overtime. That high-scoring affair showcased RUTG's ability to keep pace offensively even when pushed into extra time.


The upcoming match-up presents an opportunity for RUTG to assert themselves once again as formidable hosts at Jersey Mike's Arena. The focus should be on maintaining defensive intensity while improving free throw accuracy and managing turnovers better than in past games.


Fans can expect head coach Steve Pikiell to have his squad ready for battle come tip-off time. With players like Geo Baker who can create his own shot and Ron Harper Jr., known for his versatility on both ends of the floor, there’s enough talent on this roster to secure another win for RUTG before their supportive home crowd.


Mark your calendars: The action unfolds on Sunday afternoon at Jersey Mike's Arena located in Piscataway NJ starting at 5 PM local time. Fans unable or preferring not to attend can catch all live coverage via B1G+ streaming services online – don't miss what promises to be another exciting chapter in Scarlet Knights basketball!

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