PREVIEW: Rutgers Hoops set to take on Seton Hall in GSH Classic
The Rutgers men's basketball team has struggled lately as the team has lost their past three games after a big time road win against Miami. Where as the Seton Hall Pirates are coming off a big time victory against the No. 9 ranked Kentucky Wildcats. According to Seton Hall Athletics, the game is considered a sellout.
Here's everything you need to know about tonight's game.
WHEN: Saturday at 2pm EST,
WHO: Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Seton Hall Pirates
WHERE: Prudential Center (Newark, NJ)
KENPOM RANKINGS: Rutgers - 109 / Seton Hall - 56
PLAYERS TO WATCH:
#13 G Myles Powell (2018-19 stats): 23.0ppg, 3.2rpg, 2.4apg
THE SKINNY: The third year guard has been on a different level this season, dropping 20+ points five games so far this season. He is also coming off a big 28 point performance against No. 9 ranked Kentucky. Powell should cause some fits for the Rutgers defense who has been struggling as of recent to shut down opposing teams guards.
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#1 F Michael Nzei (2018-19 stats): 10.6ppg, 5.0rpg, 0.8apg
THE SKINNY: The fifth senior big man has made quite the jump this past season when it comes to scoring. In each of the last three seasons, Nzei hasn't averaged more than 4.3 points per game. However this season Nzei is now up to 10.6ppg and recently just went 8-of-8 for 21 points against the Miami Hurricanes. It will be interesting to see him matchup with Rutgers forward Eugene Omoruyi, who is known as a pretty solid defender.
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RECORD LAST SEASON: 22-12 (10-8) / Significant wins against No. 17 Louisville, No. 22 Texas Tech, and No. 25 Creighton
SERIES HISTORY: This will be the 59th contest between the two schools and Seton Hall leads the series 24-34, but Rutgers has the most recent win in the series after a 71-65 victory last year.
