Rutgers men’s basketball puts undefeated February record on the line against Minnesota

Rutgers men’s basketball is looking to continue their hot streak at Minnesota.

During the first few weeks of February, conference play has been no issue for Rutgers men’s basketball. The Scarlet Knights are 4-0 and will look to stay undefeated on Sunday against the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
While Minnesota already has 15 wins, they have lost two straight.

Entering this game, Aundre Hyatt has started to heat up after a slow start to the month. In his last two games, Hyatt has scored at least 10 points. He has also gotten some help from Clifford Omoruyi, who has been a monster on the boards. In Rutgers wins over Wisconsin and Northwestern, he added 22 rebounds to his resume. 

While Minnesota will have their hands full with the talented duo, Rutgers will be tasked with stopping Dawson Garcia. The Minnesota junior is averaging a team-high 16.4 points per game. He has also made an impact on the boards, averaging 6.4 rebounds a game.

 

 

Although Rutgers has performed much better in conference play lately, they have struggled on the road. In eight games away from Jersey Mike’s Arena, they have posted a 3-5 record. This matchup is a perfect opportunity for them to conquer their road demons.

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Furthermore, a win would be huge for Rutgers in the Big Ten standings. They trailed Nebraska by one game, entering play on Saturday. This game should provide plenty of exciting moments with a lot on the line.