Men’s Hoops Game against No. 3 Purdue Sold Out
Jan 18 | Men's Basketball
PISCATAWAY, N.J. - Rutgers Athletics announced today that the men's basketball game versus No. 3 Purdue on Saturday, Feb. 3, at 4 p.m. is sold out to the general public. It marks the second home sellout this season for the Scarlet Knights, after drawing 8,318 fans to the RAC on Dec. 16 to witness the 71-65 defeat of No. 15 Seton Hall in the annual Garden State Hardwood Classic.
It signals the first time Rutgers men's basketball has enjoyed multiple home sell-outs in the same campaign since 2011, when the Scarlet Knights hosted No. 2 Pittsburgh (Jan. 29; 8,024) and Seton Hall (Feb. 12; 8,057). This season's crowd versus the Pirates was the largest at the RAC in 15 years.
"There is renewed excitement and surging interest in the program under the leadership of Coach Pikiell, and multiple sellouts for the first time in seven seasons reflects that," said Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs and Strategic Communications Rick Thorpe. "Our entire department is working hard to supplement that great action on the court with an elevated gameday experience for all."
Rutgers students can still acquire tickets for the game by clicking here. Tickets are going fast, so students are strongly encouraged to enter their claim in order to guarantee a seat.
In addition to the hardwood action, there are multiple promotions surrounding the Big Ten Conference match-up. As part of the "Jersey Series," fans will help settle the long-standing Garden State debate between Taylor Ham® versus Pork Roll, and will receive a complimentary winter hat stating their allegiance. One lucky Rutgers student will have the opportunity to win $10,000 by making a half-court shot during a second half media timeout and all RU students will benefit from direct weekend shuttles. Feb. 3 also marks both Educator Appreciation Day and Outstanding Student Day at the RAC.
The contest versus the Boilermakers will be televised live nationally on BTN.
Single game tickets for the other four remaining men's basketball home games are available online or by calling the Rutgers Ticket Office at 1-866-445-GORU.
Follow Rutgers men's basketball on Facebook (www.facebook.com/RutgersMBB), Twitter (www.twitter.com/RutgersMBB) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/RutgersMBB) for additional news and updates.
It signals the first time Rutgers men's basketball has enjoyed multiple home sell-outs in the same campaign since 2011, when the Scarlet Knights hosted No. 2 Pittsburgh (Jan. 29; 8,024) and Seton Hall (Feb. 12; 8,057). This season's crowd versus the Pirates was the largest at the RAC in 15 years.
"There is renewed excitement and surging interest in the program under the leadership of Coach Pikiell, and multiple sellouts for the first time in seven seasons reflects that," said Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs and Strategic Communications Rick Thorpe. "Our entire department is working hard to supplement that great action on the court with an elevated gameday experience for all."
Rutgers students can still acquire tickets for the game by clicking here. Tickets are going fast, so students are strongly encouraged to enter their claim in order to guarantee a seat.
In addition to the hardwood action, there are multiple promotions surrounding the Big Ten Conference match-up. As part of the "Jersey Series," fans will help settle the long-standing Garden State debate between Taylor Ham® versus Pork Roll, and will receive a complimentary winter hat stating their allegiance. One lucky Rutgers student will have the opportunity to win $10,000 by making a half-court shot during a second half media timeout and all RU students will benefit from direct weekend shuttles. Feb. 3 also marks both Educator Appreciation Day and Outstanding Student Day at the RAC.
The contest versus the Boilermakers will be televised live nationally on BTN.
Single game tickets for the other four remaining men's basketball home games are available online or by calling the Rutgers Ticket Office at 1-866-445-GORU.
Follow Rutgers men's basketball on Facebook (www.facebook.com/RutgersMBB), Twitter (www.twitter.com/RutgersMBB) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/RutgersMBB) for additional news and updates.
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