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The “Take the High Road” Game Thread: Rutgers at Pitt

How to watch, game preview and join us during the action.

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Rutgers (6-1) at Pittsburgh (6-2)

How To Watch, Listen, News & Notes

Where: Peterson Events Center (12,508) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Tip-off: Tuesday, December 3rd at 9:00 p.m. ET

Promotion: Big Ten/ACC Challenge

TV: ESPNU - Chris Cotter and Dan Bonner

Stream: ESPNWatch

Radio: Live Listen - Rutgers Sports Properties Radio Network (WCTC 1450 AM/WOR 710 AM/SiriusXM 988; Jerry Recco & Joe Boylan); WRSU 88.7 FM (Troy DeSavino & Chris Tsakonas)

KenPom Rankings: Rutgers 70th; Pitt 74th; Rutgers moved up 8 spots since the win over UMass.

Efficiency Rankings: Rutgers - Offense 103.5 (95th) Defense 92.8 (57th); PITT - 103.6 (92nd) Defense 93.2 (63rd)

KenPom Prediction: PITT 64 Rutgers 61; Rutgers has a 39% chance to win

Vegas Line: Pitt -3.5

Series History: Rutgers leads the series all-time 25-23, including a 67-62 victory in the last meeting on January 5th, 2013.

Game Preview

Here we go. First road game of the season. First high major opponent of the season. Rutgers needs a fast start and execute the game plan. Smart, selfless basketball on offense and ball pressure, relentless defense. And they want to win this one for Brandin Knight. Let’s goooooo!