Rise of the Scarlet Knights (DDSCB 2021)

RutgersFan1990 · Post by **RutgersFan1990** » 27 Dec 2021, 20:53

December 1, 2020

Rutgers Can't Hold On, Falls By One Point on the Road at Arkansas

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (2-3) couldn't hold on down the stretch against Arkansas (5-1), falling 57-56 on the road. Rutgers managed to hold Arkansas' Thomas Morrison, who was averaging 23.4 points per contest coming in, to only 12 points on 4-11 shooting. It wasn't enough though, as Rutgers continued to allow their opponents to parade to the free throw line, this time to the tune of 27 attempts of which the Razorbacks converted 20. The Razorbacks were lead by center Deon Slaughter who scored 9 points while also contributing 11 rebounds, 5 blocks, and 6 steals.

For Rutgers, senior center Cedric Alexander had his second 20 point game of the season, going 9-18 from the floor. Alexander is averaging 14.2 ppg so far this season on 52% shooting. Freshman guard Reginald Weaver was the only other Scarlet Knight in double figures, scoring 11 points on 3-5 shooting, all from 3 point land.

Rutgers next game: December 5 at home vs South Florida (1-4).

RutgersFan1990 · Post by **RutgersFan1990** » 27 Dec 2021, 21:05

December 3, 2020

Post by **The JZA** » 27 Dec 2021, 21:08

I'm here for all of this, keep up the good work

RutgersFan1990 · Post by **RutgersFan1990** » 28 Dec 2021, 07:24

The JZA wrote: ↑
27 Dec 2021, 21:08
I'm here for all of this, keep up the good work

Thanks!

RutgersFan1990 · Post by **RutgersFan1990** » 28 Dec 2021, 07:27

December 5, 2020 - Game Preview

RutgersFan1990 · Post by **RutgersFan1990** » 28 Dec 2021, 08:07

December 5, 2020

Rutgers Defeats South Florida Behind Strong Defensive Effort, Alexander's 3rd 20+ Point Game This Year

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (3-3) defeated the South Florida Bulls (2-5) 76-60 on Monday. Senior center Cedric Alexander, who came in leading the team in scoring with 14.2 points per contest, scored 20+ for the third time this season putting up 24 points and 8 rebounds in only 22 minutes of action. Alexander shot 9 of 10 from the floor. Sophomore center Tom Parker also had a strong game off the bench as the Scarlet Knights abused the Bulls inside. Parker put up 13 points and 7 rebounds in his 17 minutes of action on 6 of 8 shooting. Overall the Scarlet Knights shot 66% from the floor while attempting only 6 threes.

For South Florida, junior forward Alex Woolfolk was held to just 5 points in the loss. Woolfolk added 3 assists, 4 rebounds, and 5 steals on 2 of 3 shooting. Junior guard Matt Faulconer hit 5 of 14 shots on his way to 13 points, 2 assists, and 3 rebounds. Senior guard Connor Daniel scored only 5 points on 2 of 11 shooting. Daniel added 5 assists and 2 rebounds.

Rutgers senior forward Melvin Lytle suffered an injury in the game. Coach William Walters avoided questions on the injury after the game. He said that Lytle would need to be evaluated today but is definitely going to miss some time.

Next Rutgers game: December 8 on the road at Arizona (2-5)

RutgersFan1990 · Post by **RutgersFan1990** » 28 Dec 2021, 08:21

December 7, 2020

It was must see TV as top ten teams Saint Marys and VA Commonwealth squared off in a potential championship matchup with Saint Marys taking home a 98 to 90 victory.

Post by **mvp** » 28 Dec 2021, 09:41

Nice bounce back win after a heartbreaker

RutgersFan1990 · Post by **RutgersFan1990** » 28 Dec 2021, 12:17

mvp wrote: ↑
28 Dec 2021, 09:41
Nice bounce back win after a heartbreaker

Thanks man, I need everything I can get in non-conference play.

RutgersFan1990 · Post by **RutgersFan1990** » 28 Dec 2021, 12:22

Sources close to the Scarlet Knights program report that Melvin Lytle is expected to start Thursday's game against Arizona despite nursing a sore back. Lytle is "close to 100%, but not quite there yet" according to the source. The senior forward has started all 6 games for the Scarlet Knights this season and is second on the team in scoring with 9.2 points per contest.

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