The “Next Man Up” Game Thread: Rutgers At Purdue

Rutgers (8-7; 1-3) At Purdue (10-6; 3-2)

How To Watch, Listen, News & Notes

Where: Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana

Tip-off: Tuesday, January 15th at 7:00 p.m. ET

TV: BTN - Dave Revsine & Robbie Hummel

Stream: BTN2GO

Radio: Live Listen - WCTC 1450 AM/WOR 710 AM/XM 384 - Jerry Recco & Joe Boylan; WRSU 88.7 FM - Matt Howe & Sam Marsdale

KenPom Rankings: Rutgers #110; Purdue #16

(Rutgers has moved back 4 spots since the loss to Minnesota)

KenPom Prediction: Purdue 75 Rutgers 62; Rutgers has an 12% chance to win.

Vegas Line: Purdue -14.5

Series History: Purdue leads all-time 11-1, including an 82-75 victory last season in the Big Ten Quarterfinals.

SB Nation Purdue site: Hammer & Rails

Game 15 recap & four thoughts

Game Preview

Rutgers has been away from home since last Friday and comes into tonight’s game at Purdue short handed. Leading scorer and rebounder Eugene Omoruyi remains out after dislocating his kneecap last week, while Caleb McConnell is a game time decision after suffering a groin injury Saturday against Minnesota. If McConnell can’t go, Rutgers will have just eight scholarship players available for this game.

It will be a difficult challenge either way tonight going against the high powered offense of Purdue. However, Rutgers has showed growth on offense in the last two games and have nothing to lose tonight. Win or lose, let’s hope for a strong effort from the Scarlet Knights. Join us in the comment section during the game and follow us on twitter for live commentary.