As the Rutgers Scarlet Knights prepare to host the Penn State Nittany Lions at Jersey Mike's Arena, fans can anticipate a game where recent trends could play a significant role. The Scarlet Knights have shown a mixed bag of performances in their past games, which may influence their approach against the Nittany Lions.

Feb 26, 2023; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Derek Simpson (0) dribbles the ball around Penn State Nittany Lions guard/forward Seth Lundy (1) during the second half at Bryce Jordan Center. Rutgers defeated Penn State 59-56. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports

In their last outing away from home against Mississippi State Bulldogs, the Knights fell short with 60 points to the Bulldogs' 70. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways; they shot free throws at an impressive 79 percent and managed to secure 26 rebounds. However, their field goal percentage was low at just 37 percent and three-point shooting was notably poor at only 18 percent.

Conversely, when playing on home turf against LIU Sharks, Rutgers displayed dominance with an emphatic victory scoring 83 points while allowing only 61. Their field goal percentage saw a significant increase to around 49 percent and they excelled in two-point attempts with approximately a strong conversion rate of around 62 percent. Moreover, they capitalized on turnovers scoring an impressive number of points off them.

Feb 26, 2023; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights forward Aundre Hyatt (5) holds the ball as Penn State Nittany Lions guard/forward Seth Lundy (1) defends during the first half at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports

Another home game saw them clinch victory over Seton Hall Pirates with a scoreline reflecting better three-point shooting performance hitting half of their attempts from beyond the arc. They also showcased defensive prowess by racking up ten blocks for that game.

The upcoming match is set for February first year twenty-four at one thirty AM UTC time zone (February first eight thirty PM local time) and will be broadcasted nationally on BTN network channel six hundred ten. Fans should expect Rutgers to leverage their home-court advantage where they've previously shown stronger performances this season compared to games played away from Jersey Mike's Arena. With recent wins driven by high shooting percentages and effective defense mechanisms like blocks and steals leading to fast-break opportunities, it will be interesting to see if these trends continue as they face off against Penn State in front of what is expected to be an energetic crowd eager for another home victory.

Feb 26, 2023; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions guard Camren Wynter (11) drives the ball to the basket as Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Cam Spencer (10) defends during the first half at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports

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