The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (14-13, 4-10 Big East) squad shot a season-low 35% (21-60) from the field Saturday night, while being blown out of the building by the UConn Huskies. They look to leave that humiliating loss behind, as they travel up the turnpike to battle the Seton Hall Pirates (15-10, 6-8 Big East) tonight at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.
The University of Connecticut (16-11, 6-8 Big East) extended its winning streak against Rutgers (14-13, 4-10 Big East) to nine straight after smashing the Scarlet Knights last night at the sold out Louis Brown Athletic Center, 76-58.
The Rutgers Men’s Basketball team last defeated the University of Connecticut dating back to January 30, 2002. Since then they are 0-for-8 in attempts against UConn and will try to eliminate the Huskies quest for an NCAA bid tomorrow at the RAC.
PISCATAWAY – Jonathan Mitchell didn’t miss a shot until 11:22 left in the second half and his career high 24 points would help be the deciding factor as the Scarlet Knights (13-12, 3-9) beat a top ten team for the first time since 2003 as they upset the # 8 Georgetown Hoyas (18-6, 8-5), 71-68, at the RAC Saturday night.
Three weeks ago the Scarlet Knights (12-12, 2-9) visited the Nation’s Capital, only to be run around and humiliated by #8 Georgetown (18-5, 8-4). Rutgers looks to make up for that loss tomorrow when the two teams face off again at the RAC.