The loss to Seton Hall on Sunday encapsulated the reasons Rutgers finds itself staring up a steep hill in hopes of climbing back into NCAA Tournament contention. Inefficient offense, streaky defense and and a lack of urgency on the glass sunk any chances of beating the Pirates on the road.
“Much respect to Seton Hall and how they played tonight,” said head coach Steve Pikiell. “They are a really good basketball team. I thought we didn’t get off to a good start and you need to in a game like this. Too many turnovers in the first half, they out-rebounded us which really hurt us.