PISCATAWAY - Rutgers men's basketball has unveiled the promotional schedule for the 2019-20 home slate to enhance the game day experience at the RAC. Fans have the opportunity to secure tickets
online or by calling 866-445-GORU (4678). Additional information can obtained by visiting
RutgersGameday.com.
Fans have the opportunity to support the Scarlet Knights 19 times. During the upcoming campaign, RU will host 10 conference contests, as well as multiple games against regional hardwood foes.
Rutgers was named the Most Improved Team of the 2018-19 season by
Sports Illustrated in its year-end awards. The Scarlet Knights improved 70 positions in the KenPom.com rankings since the season's initial rating, best among all power conference programs. Currently No. 63 in the Pomeroy Preseason College Basketball Ratings, Rutgers returns three starters and eight scholarships letterwinners from a team that tied for 10th in the Big Ten with seven conference wins, RU's most in league play since 2005-06.
Stemming from the progress, Rutgers experienced five sell-outs at the RAC, its most since 2004-05 (7). Average attendance improved 31.1% from 2017-18. RU ranked 65th nationally in percent of capacity (78%) out of 353 D-I programs after placing 232nd in 2017-18 (59.49%).
| Day |
Date |
Opponent |
Promotion |
Time |
TV |
| Thursday |
Nov. 7 |
Bryant (Garden State Showcase) |
#HeadbandHighlights
(GIVEAWAY: 5,000 Headbands),
Season Ticket Holder Appreciation Knight,
Team Poster Giveaway,
$10 200 Level Tickets |
7 p.m. |
BTN |
| Sunday |
Nov. 10 |
Niagara |
Scarlet Knight Birthday Party
Postgame Autographs,
$10 200 Level Tickets |
1 p.m. |
BTN+ |
| Wednesday |
Nov. 13 |
Drexel (Garden State Showcase) |
Doubleheader (Women's Basketball game starts at 6 pm),
Military Appreciation Night
(GIVEAWAY: 500 Military Appreciation T-Shirt),
$10 200 Level Tickets |
8 p.m. |
BTN+ |
| Wednesday |
Nov. 20 |
Stephen F. Austin (Garden State Showcase) |
International Students Day.
$15 200 Level Tickets with Ohio State Football ticket stub |
7 p.m. |
BTN+ |
| Tuesday |
Nov. 26 |
NJIT |
$15 200 Level Tickets with Michigan State Football ticket stub |
7 p.m. |
BTN |
| Friday |
Nov. 29 |
UMass |
SAAC Teddy Bear Toss, Student for a Game: $15 Student Section Tickets (Limited Quantity) |
2 p.m. |
BTN+ |
| Wednesday |
Dec. 11 |
Wisconsin* |
Faculty/Staff Knight. Student Section T-Shirts |
7 p.m. |
BTN |
| Saturday |
Dec. 14 |
Seton Hall (GSH Classic) |
SCARLET OUT
8,000 Rally Towels
Student Section T-Shirt |
4 p.m. |
BTN |
| Sunday |
Dec. 22 |
Lafayette |
Student for a Game: $15 Student Section Tickets (Limited Quantity) |
1 p.m. |
ESPNU |
| Monday |
Dec. 30 |
Caldwell |
Gas Attendant Appreciation Knight
Student for a Game: $15 Student Section Tickets (Limited Quantity) |
7 p.m. |
BTN+ |
| Tuesday |
Jan. 7 |
Penn State* |
Student for a Game: $15 Student Section Tickets (Limited Quantity) |
7 p.m. |
BTN |
| Wednesday |
Jan. 15 |
Indiana* |
Family-4 Pack
Student for a Game: $15 Student Section Tickets (Limited Quantity) |
7 p.m. |
BTN |
| Sunday |
Jan. 19 |
Minnesota* |
Letterwinners Day
Healthcare Professionals Day
Student for a Game: $15 Student Section Tickets (Limited Quantity) |
1 p.m. |
BTN |
| Saturday |
Jan. 25 |
Nebraska* |
Siblings Day |
2 p.m. |
BTN |
| Tuesday |
Jan. 28 |
Purdue* |
Faculty/Staff Knight |
8 p.m. |
BTN |
| Sunday |
Feb. 9 |
Northwestern* |
Black History Month Knight |
6:30 p.m. |
BTN |
| Saturday |
Feb. 15 |
Illinois* |
Youth Sports Day |
4:30 p.m. |
BTN |
| Wednesday |
Feb. 19 |
Michigan* |
R U Not Entertained Knight
Student T-Shirts |
7 p.m. |
BTN |
| Tuesday |
March 3 |
Maryland* |
Senior Knight
Fan Appreciation Knight
Faculty/Staff Knight |
7 p.m. |
BTN |
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