Scarlet Knights Brace for Buckeye Battle at Jersey Mike's Arena

As the Rutgers Scarlet Knights prepare to host the Ohio State Buckeyes, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from recent performances. The upcoming clash at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway promises to be a pivotal moment in the season.

The Scarlet Knights have shown a mixed bag of results in their last few outings. In their most recent game against Maryland Terrapins, they struggled offensively, shooting only 37 percent from the field and an underwhelming 18 percent from beyond the arc. Despite putting up a strong defensive effort with 8 blocks and as many steals, they were unable to convert these into enough points on the board, ending with a disappointing 46 points against Maryland's 63.

However, looking back at previous games provides some silver linings. Against Purdue Boilermakers, although outscored significantly with a final tally of 68-96, Rutgers demonstrated proficiency from the free-throw line with an impressive 85 percent accuracy. Additionally, they managed to maintain an even assist-to-turnover ratio.

In another road game versus Minnesota Golden Gophers, Rutgers showed tenacity by scoring more efficiently than in other recent matches – shooting at a respectable rate of 39 percent overall and securing an impressive 82 percent free throw percentage. Their ability to create scoring opportunities off turnovers was evident as they capitalized with 17 points from such instances.

The Scarlet Knights will need to harness this same energy and efficiency if they hope to overcome Ohio State's challenge. With home-court advantage at Jersey Mike's Arena—a venue known for its vibrant atmosphere—Rutgers has an opportunity to leverage fan support into tangible momentum.

Fans can catch all the action live on BTN network on March 10th at precisely two o'clock in the afternoon Eastern Time as Rutgers aims for redemption against Ohio State Buckeyes right here in Piscataway.