Can Rutgers Scarlet Knights Tame the Northwestern Wildcats at Home?
As the Rutgers Scarlet Knights prepare to host the Northwestern Wildcats at Jersey Mike's Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent performance trends. The upcoming game, scheduled for February 15th, promises to be a thrilling encounter in Piscataway.
Analyzing past games reveals that the Scarlet Knights have been showing a mixed bag of results. In their last three outings, they've experienced both highs and lows. Against Mississippi State Bulldogs, they struggled with field goal accuracy (37 percent) and beyond the arc (18 percent), which contributed to their 60-70 loss despite a decent free throw percentage (79 percent). Their defensive efforts were notable with six steals but were overshadowed by 19 personal fouls.
However, when playing on home turf against LIU Sharks, Rutgers displayed dominance with an impressive victory of 83-61. They showcased an exceptional two-point field goal percentage (62 percent) and controlled the game through rebounds (43 total) and assists (18), indicating strong teamwork and inside presence.
Their resilience was further proven in a tight contest against Seton Hall Pirates where they emerged victorious with a score of 70-63. The team excelled from three-point range hitting half of their attempts which compensated for lower two-point field goal efficiency.
The venue has historically been favorable for Rutgers; playing at Jersey Mike's Arena seems to bolster their confidence and execution on both ends of the floor. With this advantage, fans can anticipate that Rutgers will aim to exploit their home court benefit fully.
As we approach this exciting matchup between these collegiate rivals, it is clear that if Rutgers maintains its robust defense while capitalizing on scoring opportunities as demonstrated in previous games at home, they could very well secure another win for their record.
Fans won't want to miss this clash which will be broadcast nationally on BTN channel 610. Tip-off is set for February 15th at 23:30 UTC+0 at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway, NJ – make sure you're tuned in!