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
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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