Rutgers Scarlet Knights Set to Challenge Iowa Hawkeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena

As the Rutgers Scarlet Knights prepare to face off against the Iowa Hawkeyes, fans are bracing for what promises to be a riveting encounter at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The RUTG team comes into this game with a mixed bag of performances that could either spell an upset or see them succumb to the pressures of an away game.

In their recent clash with Ohio State Buckeyes on January 4th, RUTG showed they could put up points in a hurry, finishing with 72 points. Despite their scoring ability, it was not enough to secure victory as they fell short by four points in a high-scoring affair. One glaring issue was their three-point shooting percentage which stood at just 25 percent. However, they demonstrated resilience on the boards with 39 rebounds and capitalized on turnovers by scoring 19 points off them.

The Scarlet Knights' defense also had its moments; recording five blocks and five steals indicates that they can disrupt opponents' offensive flow when dialed in. Yet, there's room for improvement as evidenced by their last home game against Stonehill Skyhawks on December 30th where they barely eked out a win by one point despite being heavy favorites.

The upcoming contest against IOWA will require RUTG to tighten up defensively while maintaining their aggressive rebounding approach. The Hawkeyes will test Rutgers' resolve; hence converting opportunities from beyond the arc and at the free-throw line will be crucial if RUTG is to come away with a win.

Iowa's home advantage cannot be overlooked either; playing in front of their crowd can provide an extra boost that might sway the game in critical moments. For Rutgers, it will be about weathering that storm and executing under pressure – something they have shown glimpses of but need consistency.

Looking ahead, fans should keep an eye on how well Rutgers manages turnovers and whether they can improve upon their assists-to-turnover ratio which has been less than stellar recently. If RUTG can play disciplined basketball while leveraging their fast break opportunities as seen in previous games (10 fast break points against Ohio State), then there's potential for an upset.

Mark your calendars for January 6th when these two teams lock horns at noon local time (Carver-Hawkeye Arena). Fans eager not to miss any action should tune into BTN channel 610 where all live proceedings will unfold nationally.