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Rutgers Basketball set to exhibition against St. John's
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- Rutgers and St. John’s will once again meet in an exhibition to open the 2026-27 season at Madison Square Garden, continuing their recurring non-conference series.
- This MSG matchup marks the third exhibition between the programs in four years, following recent 2023 and 2024 games.
- Tipoff time remains to be announced, keeping schedules flexible for both programs ahead of the season.
- Both teams will have largely new rosters after active transfers reshaped Rutgers and St. John’s ahead of the season.
- St. John’s maintains the historic series lead, adding depth to the longstanding Big East rivalry.
- Last season’s results show distinct fortunes: St. John’s 30-7 (18-2) and a Sweet 16 run, while Rutgers endured a 14-20 (6-14) season.
- St. John’s coach Rick Pitino publicly confirmed the exhibition during a Zoom call with reporters, underscoring its official status.
- Historically, previous matchups were charity exhibitions with proceeds donated to causes, continuing the philanthropic tradition.
- The upcoming exhibition serves as an early gauge for each team’s revamped lineup ahead of the Players Era Tournament and Big Ten play.
- The new reference confirms the venue as Madison Square Garden, with hosting duties rotating in recent years between the programs.
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