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Rutgers basketball star Mawot Mag made his season debut in a game against in-state rival Seton Hall. The game saw the absence of veteran guard Austin Williams and Emmanuel Ogbole due to injuries. Mag's return was highly anticipated and he made a significant impact, contributing 4 points and 8 rebounds in 24 minutes. Rutgers secured a 70-63 road win over Seton Hall, with Mag's return being a key factor in the victory. The game also featured strong performances from other players, including Noah Fernandes, Gavin Griffiths, Aundre Hyatt, and Jamichael Davis.
Mawot Mag's long-awaited return came at a perfect time for Rutgers. He provided "a lift in every area" and showed the immense value he brings. "A long time coming, long overdue, but it was great to go out there with my brothers ... and get the job done.” https://t.co/2feRwKfOMe
“I wanted to paint the state red." Going deep on Rutgers' win over Seton Hall: --Mawot Mag's return --Cliff's MVP performance --Both coaches' crucial lineup decisions --What it means for both teams --The atmosphere --Photos https://t.co/ghHYTR0g82 via @asburyparkpress
“We wanted to paint the state red.” On Saturday, conquering heroes old (@wizcliff77 and a returning @MawotMag) and new (@23jmike) answered @CoachPikiell’s challenge as @RutgersMBB won in Newark for the first time since 2013:  https://t.co/F8MeVfQzyW #RHoops #TheKnighthood https://t.co/ngbx8SAFgW
WATCH: Rutgers’ postgame presser following 70-63 win vs. Seton Hall including Steve Pikiell, Cliff Omoruyi & Mawot Mag. https://t.co/7jePPzh5pg via @YouTube
Steve Pikiell was asked about the importance of Saturday’s game against Seton Hall: https://t.co/9cflBrmK7K
My rapid reaction to Rutgers' 70-63 road win over Seton Hall on Saturday night. https://t.co/3YNROst4qm via @YouTube
See what @CoachSha10 had to say after Seton Hall came up short against Rutgers tonight, in a late-night edition of Sha Sounds Off: https://t.co/YZjhYxFLzp #shbb #HALLin https://t.co/rpUhRahodJ
Steve Pikiell on the big week on and off the court for @RutgersMBB adding Dylan Harper and beating @SetonHallMBB "Great couple days...We're getting some of the best players in the country to come and play for us."
Steve Pikiell called a TO with a 41-35 lead as Rutgers was struggling & Seton Hall on a 10-2 run. RU answered with six straight defensive stops sparking a 9-0 run following the timeout. Along with switching to Jamichael Davis & using Mag effectively, Pikiell outcoached Holloway.
Pikiell on Jamichael Davis starting: “We changed things up with him and Mawot, and I loved that the guys on the bench came out and responded. Everybody did a really good job. Having J-Mike in the lineup, he changes things. He’s got a chance to be a really good defender.” #RHoops
Pikiell: “This is a big step for us. Our guys were really connected, and I’m proud of them.” #RHoops
Steve Pikiell opens his presser by saying how much of a difference Mawot Mag's return makes.
Pikiell: “I challenged our guys, and I’m really proud to have Mawot back today. You guys don’t know his journey, and the graphics (Rutgers) put out, they don’t tell the story. To have him back was just a lift in every area.” #RHoops
Mawot Mag shares how it felt to return to the court for his first game back since February. 🙌 https://t.co/JDjRQQyJoR
Sha: “I’ll tell you the truth, I don’t think my guys understood the magnitude of this game. We got a couple guys who gotta do more for us.” #shbb #HALLin
Sha: “It’s disappointing. I thought they came out and out-toughed, outcoached us. We all gotta do better, including me.” #shbb #HALLin
Rutgers was 12 of 24 from behind the arc. Five players made threes including four making multiple shots from deep. Noah Fernandes 3 of 5 Gavin Griffiths 3 of 6 Aundre Hyatt 3 of 6 Jamichael Davis 2 of 3 Oskar Palmquist 1 of 1
In his season debut and first game since tearing his ACL last February, Mawot Mag gave Rutgers so much in the win over Seton Hall. 4 points and 8 rebounds in 24 minutes but his defensive prowess, toughness and energy gave RU an intensity the Pirates could never match.
Rutgers brings the Garden State Hardwood Classic trophy back into the locker room, getting some love from their fans on the way: https://t.co/lTuql5TwJa
The word Rutgers basketball anxiously awaited for five weeks came down Friday. 'I'm ready.' Mawot Mag's toughness sparked Rutgers past Seton Hall 70-63 -- RU's first win at the Rock in 10 years. 5 takeaways...much more coming: https://t.co/ghHYTR0g82 via @asburyparkpress
Now on @njdotcom Seton Hall kisses goodbye to Garden State Hardwood trophy in bad home loss to Rutgers https://t.co/3b5gQEtTFt @SetonHallMBB
Rutgers entered tonight at 30.6 percent from 3. Tonight it is 54.5.
Rutgers ended tonight at 30.6 percent from 3. Tonight it is 54.5.
Rutgers has missed seven straight shots. Gavin Griffiths, who is 3-of-5 on threes tonight, has not attempted a field goal since the 7:04 mark of the first half.
Hyatt and Davis hit from behind the arc as Shaheen Holloway calls a timeout just one minute into the second half with Rutgers leading 39-25.
Rutgers got away with two calls on that Cliff dunk. Not only did Jeff Anderson miss a foul, Cliff hung on the rim in plain sight for a good two seconds, and nothing. R-U chants starting to fill the Rock now as the Scarlet Knights lead at halftime, 33-25. #RHoops #shbb #HALLin
Mawot Mag just got a pass in transition and finished a lay up with two defenders trying to block his shot from behind. He seems more than fine.
Mawot Mag scores his first basket of the season, a left-handed floater after grabbing an offensive rebound.
Seton Hall has five turnovers, three of which are shot clock violations. On top of that, Rutgers has dictated tempo and controlled this game in the halfcourt. My concern? The outside shooting. Can it hold up? With 7:35 left in the first half: Scarlet Knights 21, Pirates 17.
The Rutgers defense just forced a steal and layup by Fernandes followed by a third shot clock violation of the game for Seton Hall.
Seton Hall shooting 81% from the foul line this season and have started this game 0 of 5.
Rutgers opens 4 of 5 from three including back to back makes from Gavin Griffiths off the bench.
Mawot Mag is back on the floor after a one minute, 38 second breather.
Bediako will shoot for three the old-fashioned way on the other side of the first media timeout, which comes after 4:13 of action and Rutgers up one, 6-5. Seton Hall has shut Cliff out so far, but the big man does have three rebounds in the early going. #shbb #HALLin #RHoops
The starting lineup for Rutgers. Cliff Omoruyi Mawot Mag Aundre Hyatt Noah Fernandes Jamichael Davis It’s Mag’s first game of the season and Davis making the first start of his college career.
Starters for @CoachPikiell and @RutgersMBB: Noah Fernandes, Jamichael Davis, Aundre Hyatt, Cliff Omoruyi, and making his first appearance since tearing his ACL against Michigan State on February 4th, Mawot Mag. #RHoops #TheKnighthood
Greetings from The Rock for @RutgersMBB - @SetonHallMBB in the Garden State Hardwood Classic https://t.co/f45oEC002W
Mawot Mag warms up before his season debut tonight: https://t.co/bm86zfswK9
Aundre Hyatt is the first Rutgers player on the floor for warm-ups. Austin Williams and Emmanuel Ogbole, who are out tonight, sit on the bench in street clothes. https://t.co/qFrtdsUUOl
Rutgers' availability report for Seton Hall: Mawot Mag is not on it for the first time this season, but veteran guard Austin Williams is OUT. Emmanuel Ogbole (knee) remains out as well. https://t.co/Jxg6qgBMCe
Rutgers basketball star Mawot Mag is expected to make his season debut on Saturday against in-state rival Seton Hall, the program announced Friday night: https://t.co/3B1JfFQDSA