Rutgers hosts NJIT with acting coach Brandin Knight unbeaten
The gist
NJIT (1-2) visits Rutgers (1-0) Tuesday, a series Rutgers has swept 8-0.
Rutgers plays without head coach Steve Pikiell, who is in cancer treatment.
How it unfolded
- Nov 16, 2021The teams' most recent meeting, a 75-61 Rutgers win over NJIT in Piscataway.
- Nov 6, 2026Rutgers opened its season with an 81-54 win over New Haven in Brandin Knight's first game as acting head coach while Steve Pikiell continues cancer treatment.
- Nov 8, 2026NJIT beat Saint Peter's 54-52 on Brandon Stores Jr.'s half-court three-pointer at the buzzer for its first win of the season.
Key terms
- redshirt freshman
- A delay of a college athlete's participation to extend their period of eligibility.
- Under 144.5 points
- A bet that the combined score of both teams will be higher than a number set by the sportsbook.
Source: Wikipedia