How to watch Rutgers / American; pregame info, spread, more: Gameday Central

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights basketball team is back in action today, as they welcome the American University Eagles to town for another game inside of Jersey Mike’s Arena.
GameDay Central gets you ready for tip-off below.
Game time, TV channel, How to Watch
WHO: Rutgers Scarlet Knights versus American University Eagles
WHEN: Tuesday, 6:30pm ET
STREAM: BTN
WHERE: Jersey Mike’s Arena (Piscataway, NJ)
On the call: Jason Horowitz and Austin Johnson
All-Time Series: This game will be the fourth matchup between the two programs, with Rutgers leading the series 3-0 all-time. This series dates back to 1976, with tonight’s game being the first between the two in 41 years.
In The Rankings
Projected Starting Lineups
| PLAYER | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Field Goal% | Three-Point% |
| Jamichael Davis | 12.3ppg | 4.0rpg | 2.3apg | 47.8% | 44.4% |
| Tariq Francis | 12.0ppg | 3.5rpg | 3.0apg | 45.5% | 40.0% |
| Denis Badalau | 12.0ppg | 4.0rpg | 0.5apg | 30.4% | 35.7% |
| Dylan Grant | 18.3ppg | 7.0rpg | 0.7apg | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| Emmanuel Ogbole | 3.5ppg | 7.5rpg | 0.5apg | 33.3% | N/A |
| PLAYER | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Field Goal% | Three-Point% |
| Geoff Sprouse | 7.8ppg | 2.5rpg | 1.8apg | 45.8% | 36.8% |
| Wyatt Nausadis | 13.5ppg | 0.8rpg | 2.5apg | 54.1% | 43.8% |
| Greg Jones | 13.8ppg | 4.8rpg | 2.5apg | 41.5% | 17.6% |
| Matt Mayock | 6.3ppg | 4.0rpg | 1.8apg | 52.9% | 37.5% |
| Julen Iturbe | 9.8ppg | 5.5rpg | 3.0apg | 50.0% | 31.3% |
The Knight Report Pregame Reading
- 2026 commit drops 42pts in second game
- Rutgers Basketball hosts top ranked 2027 recruit
- Rutgers Basketball hires General Manager Rob Sullivan
- Hinson, Battle and Troy to Join Men’s Basketball’s Knights of Honor
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