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Rutgers Scarlet Knights Secure Victory at Prudential Center Against Seton Hall Pirates

In a closely contested matchup, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights emerged victorious over the Seton Hall Pirates with a final score of 70-63. The Scarlet Knights now hold a record of 1-0, while the Pirates fall to 0-1.


Dec 9, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; The Rutgers Scarlet Knights celebrate after defeating the Seton Hall Pirates 70-63 at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

The game held at Newark's Prudential Center saw the Rutgers team establish an early lead in the first half with 33 points against Seton Hall's 25. The second half remained competitive as both teams fought hard on the court, but it was Rutgers who maintained their lead by scoring an additional 37 points to Seton Hall's commendable effort of adding 38 points to their tally.


The Scarlet Knights showcased a solid defensive performance with an impressive total of ten blocks and three steals. Their offense was equally effective, particularly from beyond the arc where they shot an outstanding fifty percent, making twelve three-pointers out of twenty-four attempts. This long-range shooting prowess proved crucial in securing their seven-point victory margin.


Rutgers also demonstrated efficiency at the free-throw line by converting twelve out of sixteen attempts which rounded up to seventy-five percent accuracy. In terms of ball distribution, they recorded fourteen assists over the course of the game.


On the rebounding front, Rutgers dominated with thirty-nine rebounds compared to forty-two from Seton Hall. Of these rebounds for Rutgers, twenty-nine were defensive and eight offensive which contributed significantly to controlling possession and creating second-chance opportunities that resulted in six additional points for them.


Seton Hall Pirates put up a valiant fight despite falling short on this occasion. They excelled in scoring within paint amassing thirty-four points and showed resilience under pressure by earning nineteen second-chance points thanks largely to their sixteen offensive rebounds. However, their shooting from distance was less effective as they managed only fifteen percent from three-point range.


As fans look ahead after this intense encounter between two determined teams, attention turns towards future games for both sides. For fans eagerly anticipating more action from The Scarlet Knights will have another opportunity when they face off against LIU Sharks at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway on December 16th at 1 PM Eastern Time. This upcoming game can be watched live via B1G+ internet broadcast network ensuring supporters won't miss any action from what promises to be another exciting college basketball fixture.

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