On Wednesday night, Rutgers men’s basketball will be looking to get back on track in the Big Ten against Nebraska.
On Sunday, the Scarlet Knights took on Michigan State but fell apart in the second half of a 73-55 loss. As they attempt to get back on track, the Scarlet Knights have a tough matchup with the Cornhuskers.
While Rutgers has struggled in Big Ten pla ovreraly, they have thrived at Jersey Mike’s Arena. They are 8-1 at home this season and 1-7 on the road. To continue their success at home, Rutgers will need a big game from Mawot Mag.
Mawot Mag with a BIG FINISH.@RutgersMBB pic.twitter.com/sMtaJskxU9
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) January 10, 2024
After starting the season, injured Mag has been a force of late since returning to the lineup. In eight games, the Melbourne native has averaged 10.8 points and 5.1 rebounds. He scored at least 10 points in four straight games.
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Rutgers’s defense will be tasked with stopping Keisei Tominaga and Rienk Mast. Tominaga has offensively set the tone for Nebraska, averaging 14.5 points a game. Mast has been a force on the boards, averaging a team-high 8.5 rebounds a game.
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Although the regular season is far from over, a win for Rutgers over Nebraska would be huge. So far this season, Rutgers is 1-4 in conference play, the worst record in the Big Ten. Nebraska has had a lot more success with a 3-3 record.