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Rutgers Coach Hails Defense, Warns of Turnover Spike

12/31/2025

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Steve Pikiell, Rutgers men's basketball head coach, praised his team's defensive effort after a 65-50 win over Delaware State.
He cited rebounding gains.
He warned that turnovers rose from six to 17.
Pikiell said the team did well getting to the free-throw line.
He hinted at new defensive strategies for the Big Ten schedule.

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Steve Pikiell, Rutgers men's basketball head coach, praised his team's defensive effort after a 65-50 win over Delaware State.
He cited rebounding gains.
He warned that turnovers rose from six to 17.
Pikiell said the team did well getting to the free-throw line.
He hinted at new defensive strategies for the Big Ten schedule.