PREVIEW: Rutgers Hoops set to head out to Illinois for another B1G game
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights men's basketball team hasn't been able to find a victory over their past two games losing to both Ohio State and Michigan back to back. The Scarlet Knights fell to the Buckeyes 76-62 last Saturday, and then took on the Wolverines in a sold out RAC on Tuesday, but lost by a final score of 77-65.
This afternoon the Scarlet Knights are hoping for a chance to get back in the wild column, as they are set to take on the Illinois Fighting Illini.
Here's everything you need to know about tonight's contest.
WHEN: Saturday at 4 p.m. EST, BTN
WHO: Rutgers Scarlet Knights (11-11) vs. Illinois Fighting Illini (8-15)
WHERE: State Farm Center (Champaign, Illinois)
KENPOM RANKINGS: Rutgers - 93 / Illinois - 71
| NAME | HT/WT | YEAR | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|
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6-4/180 |
So. |
Baker is averaging 13.0 ppg, 4.0 apg and 3.0 rpg in his sophomore season. |
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6-4/200 |
Fr. |
Mathis managed to score 12 points along with 5 assists and 3 rebounds against UM. |
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6-6/230 |
Fr. |
Since B1G conference play started in January, Harper averages 44.1% from three. |
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6-7/240 |
Jr. |
The teams leading scorer led the Knights with a team high 21 points vs. No. 7 UM. |
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7-0/275 |
5th-Sr. |
In his last two games, Doorson has been shooting 8-of-8 for a total of 17 points. |
| NAME | HT/WT | YEAR | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Trent Frazier |
6-1/170 |
So. |
Frazier is averaging 14.8 ppg, 2.8 apg and 2.5 rpg in his sophomore season. |
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Da'Monte Williams |
6-3/200 |
So. |
The former four-star is only averaging 3.9 points per game on the year, while shooting 32.4%. |
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Ayo Dosunmu |
6-5/185 |
Fr. |
The true freshman has been killing it lately, recently scoring 24 points vs. No. 9 MSU. |
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Aaron Jordan |
6-5/210 |
Sr. |
The senior guard/forward has continued to improve over the years, now shooting a career high 8.3 points per game. |
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Giorgi Bezhanishvili |
6-9/235 |
Fr. |
The true freshman has shown he can score at times, recently dropping 16pts & 5 rebs vs. Michigan State. |
RECORD THIS SEASON: 11-11 (4-8) / Significant wins against Minnesota, No. 13 Maryland and No. 9 Michigan State
SERIES HISTORY: This will be the eighth game between the two schools, and Illinois leads the series 6-1. The Fighting Illini hold the latest victory which occurred in February of 2018, by a final score of 75-62.
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