Stop us if you've heard this before — Rutgers is preparing for a pivotal matchup in the Big Ten.
The Scarlet Knights will play what is now a home game against Michigan State at Madison Square Garden on Saturday afternoon. Not only is Rutgers attempting to avenge a Jan. 19 loss in East Lansing, but they want to “defend home court” in the conference.
On Thursday, the NCAA shared that this game will count as a home game for Rutgers rather than a neutral-site game. This is an area where Rutgers could have used a win to bolster what is already a strong NCAA Tournament resume.