PISCATAWAY, N.J. (July 31, 2017) - Rutgers men's basketball will host Seton Hall in the Garden State Hardwood Classic, Florida State in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge, as well as metro foes Fordham, NJIT, Fairleigh Dickinson and Stony Brook, at the RAC during a 13-game non-conference schedule in 2017-18. Under the leadership of head coach Steve Pikiell, the Scarlet Knights will also welcome nine Big Ten opponents to Piscataway during a 22-game home slate, before competing in the Big Ten Conference Tournament at Madison Square Garden. Overall, Rutgers will play 31 games against a total of 12 teams that earned a NCAA (9) or NIT (3) bid last season.
 
"We are very excited about the non-conference schedule we have put together for the 2017-2018 season," head coach Steve Pikiell said. "Our fans know The RAC is one of the best college basketball venues in America and we are thrilled to bring some terrific basketball to Piscataway this year. With a challenging schedule featuring opponents from the Big East, ACC, AAC, and A-10, as well as several regional programs, we look forward to competing in a packed RAC as we strive to build off the successes of last season."

In Big Ten Conference action, Rutgers has home-and-home meetings with Illinois, Michigan State, Nebraska, Ohio State and Purdue. The Scarlet Knights will welcome Indiana, Iowa, Northwestern, and Wisconsin to the RAC this season. Rutgers will travel to face Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota and Penn State in 2017-18.
 
As an exclusive benefit, 2017-18 Rutgers men's basketball season ticket holders will have the opportunity to request and buy 100-level tickets to the Big Ten Tournament at a seating quantity consistent with their RU season ticket level (maximum eight tickets). The 100-level Big Ten Tournament ticket allotment is limited and will be allocated via priority point levels. The 2018 Big Ten Tournament will take place Wednesday, Feb. 28, through Sunday, March 4, at The World's Most Famous Arena.
 
Under Pikiell, whose 9-1 start marked the best head-coaching debut in Rutgers men's basketball history, the Scarlet Knights more than doubled their overall wins total, tripled their conference victory total, and earned the program's first Big Ten Conference road and tournament victories last season.
 
Rutgers achieved a plus-117 rank improvement in RPI, as well as major NCAA ranking improvements in rebound margin (+299), scoring defense (+272), three point FG defense (+247), offensive rebounds (+244), rebounds (+232), field goal percentage defense (+226) and blocks (+114). The Scarlet Knights ranked among the top 100 in 10 NCAA statistical categories, including among the top 50 in seven, after ranking among the top 150 in just two statistical categories in 2015-16.
 
Fans have the opportunity to renew or purchase season tickets by calling 866-445-GORU or by clicking here to place a deposit (100 level-$450; Section 118-$400; 200 level-$250; 300 level-$150). Season ticket pricing includes a Rutgers Scholarship Fund (RSF) Gift. This donation, which is 80% tax deductible, will immediately impact all 650 student-athletes and result in additional priority points for season ticket holders.
 
Renewal season ticket deposits can be made as part of a payment plan. The first installment is due by Friday, Aug. 11. The remainder of the balance must be paid by in full by Thursday, Sept. 28. Fans who renew by the deadline will have their names included on the list of season ticket holders which will be displayed in the RAC.
 
2017-18 Rutgers Men's Basketball Non-Conference Schedule
     

Day	Date	Opponent	Site	Time	TV
Friday	Nov. 10	CCNY	RAC	TBA	TBA
Sunday	Nov. 12	Central Connecticut State	RAC	TBA	TBA
Tuesday	Nov. 14	Cleveland State	RAC	TBA	TBA
Sunday	Nov. 19	Coppin State	RAC	TBA	TBA
Tuesday	Nov. 21	Bryant	RAC	TBA	TBA
Friday	Nov. 24	East Carolina	RAC	TBA	TBA
Tuesday	Nov. 28	Florida State (Big Ten/ACC)	RAC	TBA	TBA
Thursday	Dec. 7	NJIT	RAC	TBA	TBA
Saturday	Dec. 9	Fairleigh Dickinson	RAC	TBA	TBA
Tuesday	Dec. 12	Fordham	RAC	TBA	TBA
Saturday	Dec. 16	Seton Hall (GS Hardwood Classic)	RAC	TBA	TBA
Friday	Dec. 22	Stony Brook	RAC	TBA	TBA
Thursday	Dec. 28	Hartford	RAC	TBA	TBA

 
Big Ten Opponents
Home and Away: Illinois, Michigan State, Nebraska, Purdue, Ohio State
Home: Indiana, Iowa, Northwestern, Wisconsin
Away: Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Penn State
 
Complete information on the 2017-18 schedule, including dates, times and television designations, will be announced at a later date. The schedule is subject to change.
 
2017-18 Rutgers Men's Basketball Season Ticket Pricing
 

Section/Level	R Scholarship Gift	Ticket Price Per Game	Number of Games	Price for Season Ticket	Total Owed (Ticket Price + RSF Gift)
113, 114, 104, 103	$525.00	$41.00	22	$902	$1,427
112, 115, 102, 105	$375.00	$41.00	22	$902	$1,277
111, 116, 106, 101	$275.00	$41.00	22	$902	$1,177
Faculty/Young Alumni/Senior 100 Level		$37.00	22	$814	$814
118		$32.00	22	$704	$704
200 Level		$25.00	22	$550	$550
Faculty/Young Alumni/Senior 200 Level		$17.00	22	$374	$374
300 Level		$12.00	22	$264	$264
300 Level Young Alumni/Grad Student Wings (301/307)		$6.00	22	$132	$132

 
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