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Published Jan 11, 2019
PREVIEW: Rutgers Hoops set to travel west to take on Minnesota
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Richie O'Leary  •  TheKnightReport
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Earlier this week, the Rutgers men's basketball team is coming off the team's biggest victory of the Steve Pikiell era as the team beat No. 16/17 Ohio State by a final score of 64-61.

Saturday, the Scarlet Knights will look to keep momentum as they take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers in an afternoon matchup.

Here's everything you need to know about the game.

WHEN: Saturday at 12:30pm EST, BTN

WHO: Rutgers Scarlet Knights (8-6) vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers (12-3)

WHERE: Williams Arena (Minneapolis, Minnesota)

KENPOM RANKINGS: Rutgers - 107 / Minnesota - 57

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PROJECTED RUTGERS STARTING LINEUP
NAMEHT/WTYEARNOTES

6-4/180

So.

Finished with 15 points and hit game winner against No. 16/17 Ohio State.

6-4/200

Fr.

Coming off a career game, where he lead the team with 16 total points vs. Ohio State.

6-6/230

Fr.

In his first start vs. Ohio State, Harper finished with 12pts, 3rebs, and 2asts.

6-9/245

Jr.

Former JUCO finished with 11 points and 7 rebounds against a very tough OSU defense on Wednesday.

7-0/275

5th-Sr.

Along with having 5 points and 7 rebounds, Doorson also finished with a team high 3 blocks versus OSU.

PROJECTED MINNESOTA STARTING LINEUP
NAMEHT/WTYEARNOTES

6-4/180

Sr.

Recently finished with 10pts against a tough Maryland team.

6-5/195

Fr.

Teams highest three point % (Avg. 2 shots a game) - shooting 39.5% on the year.

6-6/250

Jr.

Former No. 52 player in the country, Coffey is leading the team in scoring with 15.5ppg.

6-6/250

Sr.

Murphy is averaging a double-double on the season with 14.5ppg and 12.0rpg.

6-10/225

Fr.

Finished last game with a double-double (11pts, 11rebs) against a tough UMD team.

RECORD THIS SEASON: 12-3 (2-2) / Significant wins against Washington, No. 24 Nebraska, and No. 22 Wisconsin

SERIES HISTORY: This will be the 10th contest between the two schools and Minnesota leads the series 7-2, but Rutgers holds the most recent victory after a 65-54 victory last year in the B1G tournament.

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