Rutgers Scarlet Knights Face Howard Bison at Jersey Mike's Arena
As the Rutgers Scarlet Knights prepare to welcome the Howard Bison to Jersey Mike's Arena, fans are anticipating an exciting matchup. The Scarlet Knights have been showing a consistent performance in their recent games, which sets the stage for an engaging contest.
In their last three outings at Jersey Mike's Arena, the Scarlet Knights have secured victories with commendable margins. Their latest game against the Hoyas ended with a 71-60 win, showcasing their ability to maintain a lead and close out games effectively. The team demonstrated strong defensive capabilities with nine steals and four blocks while also capitalizing on turnovers by scoring 25 points off them.
The game prior saw Rutgers overcoming the Bulldogs with a score of 66-57. Despite shooting only 31 percent from the field, they made up for it at the free-throw line by converting approximately 71 percent of their attempts and dominating on rebounds with a total of 51 compared to Bryant’s 34.
Their encounter against Boston University Terriers resulted in another solid win (69-45), where they excelled in fast-break points (23) and second-chance points (18), indicating their ability to hustle and capitalize on opportunities throughout the game.
The trend suggests that Rutgers has been leveraging its home-court advantage effectively, using defensive pressure and transition play as key components of its strategy. Fans can expect this trend to continue as they face Howard Bison next.
Jersey Mike's Arena has proven to be a fortress for Rutgers, where crowd support has undoubtedly played its part in boosting team morale and performance. With another game lined up at this venue, it is likely that we will witness another energetic display from both teams trying to assert dominance early on.
Mark your calendars for November 18th at 6:00 PM Eastern Time when Rutgers takes on Howard live from Piscataway, New Jersey. Fans can catch all the action streaming on B1G+.