Ohio State comes into a matchup against Rutgers as winners of three consecutive games. Sunday's meeting will be the second of the season between the two teams. Rutgers is 7-12 against the Big Ten, and Ohio State is 8-11 against conference opponents.
Piscataway, New Jersey; Sunday, 2 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Ohio State is looking to extend its three-game win streak with a victory over Rutgers.
The Scarlet Knights are 12-4 on their home court. Rutgers ranks third in the Big Ten in team defense, giving up 66.4 points while holding opponents to 40.4% shooting.Rutgers is shooting 39.5% from the field this season, 3.5 percentage points lower than the 43.0% Ohio State allows to opponents. Ohio State has shot at a 44.8% rate from the field this season, 4.4 percentage points above the 40.4% shooting opponents of Rutgers have averaged.
TOP PERFORMERS: Clifford Omoruyi is scoring 10.7 points per game with 8.5 rebounds and 0.5 assists for the Scarlet Knights. Jeremiah Williams is averaging 13.3 points and 3.8 rebounds while shooting 46.4% over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Scarlet Knights: 5-5, averaging 65.4 points, 34.9 rebounds, 12.2 assists, 8.8 steals and 5.2 blocks per game while shooting 41.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 66.5 points per game.
Buckeyes: 5-5, averaging 73.2 points, 31.5 rebounds, 10.9 assists, 6.2 steals and 3.7 blocks per game while shooting 45.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 72.3 points.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Ohio State Buckeyes vs Iowa Hawkeyes - March 03, 20246 Iowa plays host to 2 Ohio State in Big Ten contest
Read more »
Australian Punter Nick McLarty Commits to Ohio State, Joins Buckeyes’ Class of 2024Ohio State adds a punter to its 2024 recruiting class as Australia native Nick McLarty commits to the Buckeyes.
Read more »
Jamison Battle Out For Ohio State’s Game at Michigan StateOhio State forward Jamison Battle, the Big Ten's most accurate three-point shooter, is out for the Buckeyes' game against Michigan State on Sunday.
Read more »
Four-star Wide Receiver Daylan McCutcheon Says Ohio State Sits “Pretty High On My Board” and Plans to Take an Official Visit to OSU This SummerFour-star wide receiver Daylan McCutcheon says Ohio State sits “pretty high on my board“ and that the Buckeyes, USC and Florida State are leading the way in his recruitment.
Read more »
Dale Bonner’s Buzzer-Beater Completes 12-Point Second-Half Comeback To Snap Ohio State’s 17-Game Road Losing Streak, 60-57 at Michigan StateA Dale Bonner three-pointer with 0.2 seconds remaining ends Ohio State’s 17-game road losing streak as the Buckeyes knock off Michigan State, 60-57.
Read more »
Devin Royal's Performance at Michigan State Gave A Glimpse of What Could Be For the Ohio State Freshman’s FutureDevin Royal's second-half performance in Ohio State's upset win over Michigan State on Sunday showed off the freshman's potential for the Buckeyes’ future.
Read more »