There are several reasons why Rutgers has won four straight Big Ten games for the first time since joining the conference seven seasons ago. They’ve been elite on the defensive end and are capitalizing on opponents turnovers, they have outrebounded its opponent in all four wins, and they are sharing the basketball, which has resulted in improving its shot selection. However, another area that has been a major weakness this season has greatly improved during this streak.
Rutgers was shooting just 58% from the free throw line for the season before the past four victories. They were struggling getting to the line as well.