Pioneers Travel to Rutgers

FAIRFIELD, Conn.—The Sacred Heart University men's basketball team will travel to Rutgers for the teams second game of the season on Thursday night at 7 PM at Jersey Mike's Arena. The Pioneers opened the season with a 77-70 victory over Hartford on the road on Tuesday night. Senior Joey Reilly recorded a career-high 23 points in the victory.

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This is the fifth meeting between the two teams. Rutgers holds the advantage in the overall series record, 4-0.
The last game between the two teams was on November 25, 2020, where Rutgers won, 86-63. Mike Sixsmith was second on the team in scoring with 11 points. Nico Galette had nine points and Bryce Johnson had six points with eight rebounds.
The Pioneers are coming off a 77-70 win over Hartford to open the season. Senior Joey Reilly knocked down a career-high 23 points.
Head Coach Anthony Latina is in his 10th season as the head coach of Sacred Heart.
Junior Nico Galette was named to the All-NEC preseason team.
Sacred Heart was tabbed second in the NEC preseason poll.

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Nico Galette

Bryce Johnson

Joey Reilly

Mike Sixsmith

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