In a game Rutgers had to have to stay in contention for the NCAA Tournament, they played much better on the offensive end. They shot a season best 51% from the field in Big Ten play, were a respectable 8 of 22 for 36% from three-point range and despite three misses in the closing minutes, finished 12 of 17 for 71% from the foul line. The ball movement was dramatically improved from the opening tip on and all seven players who played significant minutes made at least three field goals in the game.
There is no doubt that head coach Steve Pikiell pushed the right buttons in changing up the starting lineup.