Rutgers Wrestling meets NC State and LIU at Jersey Jostle

Rutgers University Wrestling will compete in the inaugural Jersey Jostle on November 17, taking on NC State and LIU at RWJBarnabas Health Arena in Toms River, NJ. The Scarlet Knights will take on LIU at 2 p.m., followed by a matchup with NC State at 4 p.m. Tickets start at $25, with streaming details to be announced at a later date. Rutgers leads the all-time series against NC State and previously defeated LIU in a decisive manner. The team’s strong performance last season highlighted its competitiveness, as it finished No. 14 in the final NWCA Coaches Poll and produced multiple All-Americans.

In figures

• Rutgers finished the season 12-5.
• Eight Scarlet Knights qualified for the 2024 NCAA Wrestling Championships, the most since 2016.

Yes, but

Despite a promising past season, the Scarlet Knights face stiff competition, including formidable Big Ten rivals, and the challenge of maintaining their ranking while integrating new players.

State of affairs

• Rutgers finished sixth at the 2024 Big Ten Wrestling Championships, their best finish since 2016.
• The wrestling recruiting class ranked fourth in the nation, indicating the program has a bright future.

What’s next?

As the season progresses, expectations will grow that Rutgers will make the most of its new talent while also aiming for another successful run at the Big Ten and NCAA Championships.

Conclusion

Rutgers Wrestling is poised for growth, building on previous successes and with a strong recruiting class and a competitive schedule ahead, they look to take their performance to the next level in the upcoming season.