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Rutgers Basketball Faces Penn State in Regular Season Finale
Scarlet Knights secure Big Ten tournament bye ahead of senior day matchup
Published on Mar. 8, 2026
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Rutgers basketball will wrap up its regular season today as the Scarlet Knights host Penn State at Jersey Mike's Arena. Despite already securing a first-round bye in the Big Ten tournament, Rutgers is looking to build momentum heading into the postseason with a win on senior day.
Why it matters
While this game does not impact Rutgers' seeding in the Big Ten tournament, a victory would allow the Scarlet Knights to end the regular season on a high note and carry that confidence into the conference tournament.
The details
Rutgers enters the game as a 4.5-point favorite over Penn State, with an over/under of 152.5 points. The game will be broadcast live on the Big Ten Network, with tip-off scheduled for 12:00 PM.
- The game will be played on March 8, 2026.
The players
Rutgers Basketball Team
The Rutgers men's basketball team, competing in the Big Ten Conference.
Penn State Basketball Team
The Penn State men's basketball team, competing in the Big Ten Conference.
What’s next
The winner of this game will advance to the Big Ten tournament, where they will look to make a deep run and secure an NCAA Tournament bid.
The takeaway
Rutgers has already secured a first-round bye in the Big Ten tournament, but a victory over Penn State would allow the Scarlet Knights to end the regular season on a high note and carry that momentum into the postseason.
