Rutgers Scarlet Knights Dominate at Jersey Mike's Arena Against Central Connecticut State Blue Devils

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights, playing at home, showcased their dominance with a commanding victory over the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils. The final score read 83-49 in favor of the Scarlet Knights, who now hold an impressive record this season. The Blue Devils fought valiantly but fell short, leaving them with a record that reflects their struggle.

At Jersey Mike's Arena, the home crowd of 7,500 witnessed the Scarlet Knights' assertive performance from start to finish. The team excelled in various aspects of the game: they outrebounded their opponents by a significant margin with 41 rebounds to 27 and displayed superior shooting accuracy with an overall field goal percentage of 54 compared to the Blue Devils' 32 percent.

The first half set the tone for what was to come as Rutgers put up an impressive 44 points against Central Connecticut State's 24. Their offensive efforts were matched by solid defense that limited their opponents throughout the game. In terms of scoring within paint, Rutgers outperformed Central Connecticut State by a notable margin—40 points to their opponent’s 28.

Rutgers also shone when it came to three-pointers; they made eight out of eighteen attempts which translates into a commendable three-point percentage of approximately 44 percent while holding Central Connecticut State to just three successful shots from beyond the arc on twenty-seven attempts—a stark contrast at about eleven percent success rate.

Moreover, Rutgers demonstrated efficient ball movement and teamwork which resulted in nineteen assists over Central Connecticut State’s nine. This collaborative effort was further highlighted by their assist-to-turnover ratio standing at around one point five compared to less than one for Central Connecticut State.

In terms of fast-break opportunities and capitalizing on turnovers, both teams scored twenty points off turnovers but Rutgers excelled with twenty fast break points against only two from Central Connecticut State.

As for individual performances from both sides – although specific player statistics are not provided – it is clear that team efforts dictated this matchup’s outcome where every member contributed towards this emphatic win for Rutgers.

Looking ahead after such a convincing display on home court, fans can anticipate another exciting matchup as The Rutgers Scarlet Knights prepare for an away game against Miami (FL) Hurricanes at Watsco Center located in Coral Gables on December first at seven fifteen PM Eastern Time. This upcoming contest will be broadcasted nationally on ESPNU channel two hundred eight where fans can tune in and support their team once again.