5 things to watch as Rutgers faces Ohio State: Playing without Cliff Omoruyi, keeping it clean, more


Another game, another chance to make history for Rutgers. The No. 11 Scarlet Knights face No. 23 Ohio State at Value City Arena on Wednesday, their last game before a short holiday break. A victory would mark Rutgers’ first win in Columbus, where it is 0-5 all time, losing those contests by an average of 15.8 points. The closest the Scarlet Knights came to a win in Columbus was in February, where a valiant comeback fell short and they lost by 6 points. Wednesday is their best chance at breaking through the barrier since it joined the Big Ten. Here are five things to watch for as Rutgers goes for its first win at Value City Arena: How will Rutgers react to Cliff Omoruyi missing? Omoruyi is out for the contest after suffering a knee sprain against Illinois on Sunday, an injury that leaves Rutgers’ front court a bit thin.…

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