As the Northwestern Wildcats prepare to face off against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Jersey Mike's Arena on February 15th, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent trend of success. The Wildcats have shown a solid performance in their past games, which bodes well for this upcoming clash.

Mar 5, 2023; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights center Clifford Omoruyi (11) dunks the ball in front of Northwestern Wildcats forward Gus Hurlburt (54) during the second half at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

In their last game against the Arizona State Sun Devils, Northwestern demonstrated a strong defense with 41 rebounds and limited turnovers. They secured a comfortable win with a final score of 65-46, showcasing an impressive field goal percentage of 47 percent and converting 41 percent from beyond the arc.

The game prior saw them facing DePaul's Blue Demons in Chicago, where they emerged victorious with a scoreline of 56-46. Their free throw accuracy was exceptional at 86 percent, and they maintained an assist-to-turnover ratio of 2.0 – indicating efficient ball handling and teamwork.

Mar 5, 2023; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Northwestern Wildcats guard Ty Berry (3) shoots the ball against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the first half at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for Northwestern; they narrowly edged out Chicago State Cougars in Evanston with a score of 73-75. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways such as maintaining nearly half their field goals made (49 percent) and showing prowess from three-point land (47 percent).

The venue may play a significant role as Jersey Mike's Arena is known for its vibrant atmosphere that could energize the Scarlet Knights. Nonetheless, if Northwestern can leverage their rebounding ability and maintain shooting efficiency while managing turnovers effectively as shown in previous games, they stand a good chance to come out on top.

Mar 5, 2023; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights center Clifford Omoruyi (11) dunks the ball in front of Northwestern Wildcats forward Gus Hurlburt (54) during the second half at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Fans can catch this exciting matchup live on BTN channel 610 or attend in person at Piscataway on February 15th at 6:30 PM Eastern Time. With both teams looking to assert dominance early in the season, it promises to be an enthralling encounter filled with strategic plays and athletic prowess.

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