The calendar has turned to December and Rutgers returns home after suffering their first loss of the season to Miami on the road. While they were plagued by shooting woes and defensive consistency, the effort and fight the team displayed was very encouraging. In fact, while a 6-1 record to start the season is “knight and day” from the past few years, the togetherness and will of this team to win is the most refreshing difference under new head coach Steve Pikiell.
The Miami game was a perfect example of the positive changes that have occurred with the team’s mindset.