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Jersey Mike's Arena to Welcome Saint Peter's Peacocks for Rutgers Scarlet Knights Clash

As the Rutgers Scarlet Knights prepare to host the Saint Peter's Peacocks at Jersey Mike's Arena, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an electrifying matchup. The Scarlet Knights have been on a formidable run, and their recent performances suggest they're not slowing down anytime soon.


Mar 10, 2023; Chicago, IL, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Paul Mulcahy (4) shoots against the Purdue Boilermakers during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

In their last game on November 18 against Howard Bison, RUTG showcased a dominant offense with an impressive 85 points. Their shooting was particularly lethal from inside the arc where they hit 64 percent of their two-point attempts. This kind of efficiency in scoring is something that could spell trouble for the Peacocks if they don't come prepared with a robust defensive strategy.


The Knights also demonstrated their defensive prowess by racking up 11 steals and seven blocks, which contributed to a significant number of points off turnovers: 23 to be exact. This aggressive defense has been a cornerstone of RUTG’s strategy and will likely play a key role in the upcoming game against SPC.


Saint Peter's will need to bring their A-game if they hope to counteract Rutgers' high-powered offense. The Peacocks will have to tighten up their defense and minimize turnovers if they want any chance at victory. It won't be easy though; RUTG seems unstoppable when playing on home turf as evidenced by another strong performance against Georgetown Hoyas on November 16 where they secured a solid win with 71 points.


One potential area of concern for Rutgers could be their three-point shooting percentage which was lower than usual at just under 30 percent in the game against Howard Bison. However, given that this team has shown versatility in scoring from different areas on the court, it may not hinder them much against Saint Peter’s.


Looking ahead, fans should expect RUTG to continue leveraging its fast-paced offense and stifling defense when facing SPC. With players seemingly peaking at just the right time and showing no signs of complacency, it would not be surprising if Rutgers extends its winning streak after this encounter.


The stage is set for what promises to be an exciting game full of energy and competitive spirit as these two teams clash on November 28th at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway, NJ. Fans eager not to miss any action can catch all live broadcasts over B1G+ internet network starting from tip-off time onwards.

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