Photo by: Mel Evans
Rutgers to Host Metro Rival St. John’s in Gavitt Tipoff Games
May 15 | Men's Basketball
PISCATAWAY, N.J. - Rutgers will host metro rival St. John's on Friday, Nov. 16, in the annual Gavitt Tipoff Games to supplement an exciting 2018-19 home schedule that features 10 Big Ten Conference contests, including match-ups with national finalist Michigan, NCAA participants Michigan State and Ohio State, as well as NIT champion Penn State.
"We are thrilled to once again participate in the Gavitt Tipoff," said Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell. "Given our history as a former Big East member, the Gavitt Games give us the unique opportunity to not only play a quality opponent early in the season, but to also compete against former conference rivals. St. John's will be a terrific challenge for us, as they are well-coached with a very talented roster. We look forward to meeting the challenge with the support of our fans here at The RAC."
The schools have met 41 times during the regular and post-seasons dating back to 1974, with the Red Storm holding a 27-14 advantage in victories. In the last official match-up, the Scarlet Knights dropped a 61-59 decision to St. John's at Carnesecca Arena on Nov. 19, 2015, in the inaugural Gavitt Tipoff Games. This past season, RU defeated SJU 80-78 in a charity exhibition at the RAC with all net proceeds donated to American Red Cross Disaster Relief.
The Gavitt Tipoff Games is a unique early-season series played between the two conferences and named in honor of Hall of Famer Dave Gavitt, founder of the Big East and basketball visionary. Scheduled through 2022, the event will be played on consecutive days in the first full week of the college basketball season.
The Scarlet Knights are 1-1 in the Gavitt Tipoff Games. In Pikiell's first road game at the helm, he directed Rutgers to a 66-59 win over DePaul at Allstate Arena on Nov. 17, 2016, in the team's last event appearance.
Rutgers men's basketball fans can renew and secure 2018-19 season tickets online or by calling 866-445-GORU (4678). Fans can also visit RutgersGameday.com to see more information on season ticket options. Fans can utilize a four installment payment plan and those renewing by the early bird deadline of May 22 will have all processing fees waived. Rutgers letterwinners and faculty/staff receive a 30% discount on season tickets, while new alumni and graduate students are eligible for a 40% discount.
Game times and television designations for the 2018 Gavitt Tipoff Games will be announced at a later date.
Follow Rutgers men's basketball on Facebook (www.facebook.com/RutgersMBB), Twitter (@RutgersMBB) and Instagram (@RutgersMBB). For additional news and updates, please download the Rutgers Athletics Gameday App.
"We are thrilled to once again participate in the Gavitt Tipoff," said Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell. "Given our history as a former Big East member, the Gavitt Games give us the unique opportunity to not only play a quality opponent early in the season, but to also compete against former conference rivals. St. John's will be a terrific challenge for us, as they are well-coached with a very talented roster. We look forward to meeting the challenge with the support of our fans here at The RAC."
The schools have met 41 times during the regular and post-seasons dating back to 1974, with the Red Storm holding a 27-14 advantage in victories. In the last official match-up, the Scarlet Knights dropped a 61-59 decision to St. John's at Carnesecca Arena on Nov. 19, 2015, in the inaugural Gavitt Tipoff Games. This past season, RU defeated SJU 80-78 in a charity exhibition at the RAC with all net proceeds donated to American Red Cross Disaster Relief.
The Gavitt Tipoff Games is a unique early-season series played between the two conferences and named in honor of Hall of Famer Dave Gavitt, founder of the Big East and basketball visionary. Scheduled through 2022, the event will be played on consecutive days in the first full week of the college basketball season.
The Scarlet Knights are 1-1 in the Gavitt Tipoff Games. In Pikiell's first road game at the helm, he directed Rutgers to a 66-59 win over DePaul at Allstate Arena on Nov. 17, 2016, in the team's last event appearance.
Rutgers men's basketball fans can renew and secure 2018-19 season tickets online or by calling 866-445-GORU (4678). Fans can also visit RutgersGameday.com to see more information on season ticket options. Fans can utilize a four installment payment plan and those renewing by the early bird deadline of May 22 will have all processing fees waived. Rutgers letterwinners and faculty/staff receive a 30% discount on season tickets, while new alumni and graduate students are eligible for a 40% discount.
Game times and television designations for the 2018 Gavitt Tipoff Games will be announced at a later date.
Follow Rutgers men's basketball on Facebook (www.facebook.com/RutgersMBB), Twitter (@RutgersMBB) and Instagram (@RutgersMBB). For additional news and updates, please download the Rutgers Athletics Gameday App.
Steve Pikiell Podcast: Big Ten Tournament Recap, The Crown Tournament, and the Offseason Plan
Monday, March 16
Men's Basketball Postgame Press Conference: UCLA - Big Ten Tournament
Friday, March 13
Men's Basketball Postgame Press Conference - Big Ten Tournament Minnesota
Thursday, March 12
Men's Basketball Post Game Press Conference - Washington
Wednesday, February 25
