ESPN REPORT: Another Strong Player Commits to Rutgers Scarlet Knights men’s basketball
The Rutgers men’s basketball team will be out for revenge when they play Ohio State on Sunday afternoon. This team was defeated 76-72 by Ohio State in their season-opening encounter in January. ESPN predicts that Ohio State will be the underdogs even though they have a better record.
Rutgers, which is 15-15 overall and 7-12 in the Big Ten, is coming off a run of Big Ten losses.
Prior to this game, Bruce Thornton was the best offensive player for the Buckeyes. With 16.2 points per game, the Alpharetta, Georgia, native leads the team in scoring. On February 3rd, in 32 minutes of action, Thornton increased his scoring total by 17 points.
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Ohio State wants to go undefeated in the regular season, and they need to stop Jeremiah Williams. In 10 games this season, the talented junior has averaging 13.3 points per contest. On Thursday he scored 16 points and pulled down two rebounds against Wisconsin.
Ohio State defeated these two teams in January thanks in part to their three-point shooting. Rutgers shot a pitiful 25 percent from outside the arc, while Ohio State shot 45.8 percent. If Williams were in the starting lineup, those figures might be more balanced.
Moreover, Rutgers has demonstrated its strength at home this season with a 12-4 record at Jersey Mike’s Arena. The road record for Ohio State is 1-8. This game should be plenty of interesting moments because both teams have a lot to offer.
Northwestern vs. Rutgers in NCAA football
September 3, 2023, Piscataway, New Jersey, USA: Rutgers Scarlet Knights running back Kyle Monangai (5) scores.
September 3, 2023; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA: Running back Kyle Monangai (5) of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights scores a touchdown in the second half of the game at SHI Stadium, with Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Devin Turner (8) pursuing. * Required Credit: Vincent Carchietta/USA TODAY Sports
