When it comes time for basketball events, the folks at the Gazelle Group are always bringing exciting and historic rivalries to fans of the sport everywhere.
One of the more exciting events that they are going to hold with the upcoming 2023 College Basketball Season is when Princeton takes on Rutgers on November 6 in the inaugural 2023 Jersey Jam.
These two historic schools started to become rivals during the college football season, as they played in the first college football game in history in 1869. Even though the schools went in a different direction with their football programs that rivalry continued in College Hoops and is one that always gets fans of Hoops excited.
In terms of the College Basketball history between Princeton and Rutgers College Men’s Basketball teams met 120 times with the series standing at 74-45 in Princeton’s favor.
“Generations of Princeton and Rutgers fans know what this game means to both programs, alums and the state of New Jersey,” said Princeton Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mitch Henderson. “We are thrilled that this tradition will be renewed, and the next generation of Princeton & Rutgers fans will be able to experience this rivalry.”
One of the more memorable moments is when Rutgers faced Princeton in the first round of the 1976 NCAA Tournament and getting the victory by a final of 54-53. Both College Basketball programs are doing very well for themselves.
Princeton had themselves a magical run in the NCAA Tournament while capturing the minds and hearts of America everywhere, as the Tigers reached the Sweet 16 prior to falling to Creighton.
As for Rutgers they themselves had a magical run, as they were able to qualify for the NIT Tournament.
These two historical College Basketball programs are going to once again renew the rivalry and get College Basketball fans excited about the sport in the state of New Jersey by participating in the Jersey Jam on November 6, 2023. The Jersey Jam is going to be held at the CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton, New Jersey.
“We are so excited to open up our 2023-24 season schedule against Princeton. This is a matchup between two teams from the great state of New Jersey with a ton of history. We look forward to a great matchup in Trenton,” said Rutgers Men’s Basketball Coach Steve Pikiell.
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