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Rutgers Scarlet Knights Set to Battle Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Center

As the Rutgers Scarlet Knights prepare to face off against the Michigan Wolverines at the Crisler Center, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent momentum. The upcoming game, scheduled for February 3rd, promises to be a thrilling encounter in Ann Arbor.


Mar 9, 2023; Chicago, IL, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights center Clifford Omoruyi (11) drives to the basket against Michigan Wolverines center Hunter Dickinson (1) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

The Scarlet Knights have shown a mixed bag of results in their past performances. In their last game against Mississippi State Bulldogs at Prudential Center, they fell short with a score of 60-70. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways; they demonstrated solid free-throw shooting with a 79 percent success rate and managed to score 15 points off turnovers.


However, Rutgers bounced back impressively in their home game against LIU Sharks at Jersey Mike's Arena. They dominated with an 83-61 victory that showcased their offensive prowess as they shot an impressive 49 percent from the field and outrebounded the Sharks by ten boards. Their points in the paint were particularly notable as they racked up more than half of their total points from close range.


Mar 9, 2023; Chicago, IL, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Derek Simpson (0) defends against Michigan Wolverines forward Tarris Reed Jr. (32) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Continuing this trend of resilience, Rutgers secured another win over Seton Hall Pirates with a final scoreline of 70-63. Their three-point shooting was remarkable during this matchup as they hit half of their attempts from beyond the arc.


The upcoming contest will test whether Rutgers can continue improving on these strengths while addressing areas such as turnovers and personal fouls which have been concerns in previous games.


Mar 9, 2023; Chicago, IL, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Dug McDaniel (0) grabs a rebound against Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Derek Simpson (0) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Fans can catch all the action live on BTN network channel 610 or attend in person at Crisler Center on February 3rd at 21:00 (UTC). With both teams looking to assert themselves early on, it's set up to be an exciting battle on court where every possession will count.

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