Rutgers wrestling featured in Big Ten Super Saturdays in Madison Square Garden in 2020 and 2021
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Big Ten Release
College basketball and wrestling doubleheaders set for 2020 and 2021.
ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference announced future matchups for Big Ten Super Saturday - College Hoops & Wrestling in 2020 and 2021 to be held at the legendary Madison Square Garden in New York. College wrestling will be part of the doubleheader for the first time with this pair of events.
On Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, Michigan and Rutgers will compete in both men’s basketball and wrestling. Michigan will serve as a home team for both events in 2020. The wresting event will start at 1 p.m. ET, and air on BTN. The basketball game will tip-off at 4:30 p.m. ET, and also air on BTN.
Tickets for the general public will go on sale on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at Noon ET, and can be purchased through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com, by calling (866) 858-0008 or at www.msg.com. To learn about luxury suites and premium hospitality, call 212-465-6771 or email msgsuites@msg.com.
The following year on Jan. 30, 2021, Rutgers will play Michigan State in men’s basketball while the Scarlet Knights will compete against Penn State in wrestling with Rutgers serving as the host in both competitions. Times will be announced at a later date.
The inaugural Big Ten Super Saturday took place in 2016 and has continued every year since with nine different Big Ten schools participating in the event.
Big Ten Super Saturday History
Jan. 30, 2016 Men’s Basketball: Michigan 79, Penn State 72; Hockey: Michigan 6, Penn State 3
Jan. 28, 2017 Men’s Basketball: Wisconsin 61, Rutgers 54 (OT); Hockey: Wisconsin 3, Ohio State 2 (OT)
Jan. 20, 2018 Men’s Basketball: Ohio State 67, Minnesota 49; Hockey: Minnesota 2, Michigan State 1
Jan. 26, 2019 Men’s Basketball: Illinois 78, Maryland 67; Hockey: Penn State 5, Michigan 2
Feb. 1, 2020 Men’s Basketball: Rutgers vs. Michigan; Wrestling: Rutgers vs. Michigan
Jan. 30, 2021 Men’s Basketball: Michigan State vs. Rutgers; Wrestling: Penn State vs. Rutgers
About the Big Ten Conference
The Big Ten Conference is an association of world-class universities whose member institutions share a common mission of research, graduate, professional and undergraduate teaching and public service. Founded in 1896, the Big Ten has sustained a comprehensive set of shared practices and policies that enforce the priority of academics in the lives of students competing in intercollegiate athletics and emphasize the values of integrity, fairness and competitiveness. The broad-based programs of the 14 Big Ten institutions will provide over $200 million in direct financial support to more than 9,800 students for more than 11,000 participation opportunities on 350 teams in 42 different sports. The Big Ten sponsors 28 official conference sports, 14 for men and 14 for women, including the addition of men’s ice hockey and men’s and women’s lacrosse since 2013. For more information, visit www.bigten.org.
About The Madison Square Garden Company
The Madison Square Garden Company (MSG) is a world leader in live sports and entertainment experiences. The company presents or hosts a broad array of premier events in its diverse collection of iconic venues: New York’s Madison Square Garden, Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall and Beacon Theatre; the Forum in Inglewood, CA; and The Chicago Theatre. Other MSG properties include legendary sports franchises: the New York Knicks (NBA) and the New York Rangers (NHL); two development league teams – the Westchester Knicks (NBAGL) and the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL); and esports teams through Counter Logic Gaming, a leading North American esports organization, and Knicks Gaming, MSG’s NBA 2K League franchise. In addition, the Company features the popular original production – the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes – and through Boston Calling Events, produces New England’s preeminent Boston Calling Music Festival. Also under the MSG umbrella is TAO Group, a world-class hospitality group with globally-recognized entertainment dining and nightlife brands: Tao, Marquee, Lavo, Avenue, Beauty & Essex and Vandal. More information is available at www.themadisonsquaregardencompany.com.
About Rutgers Athletics
The Rutgers Department of Intercollegiate Athletics (Rutgers Athletics), comprised of 24 men’s and women’s varsity sports, is a member of the Big Ten Conference and governed by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Rutgers is the Birthplace of College Football, hosting the first-ever collegiate matchup on Nov. 6, 1869, a 6-4 victory over Princeton. Rutgers Athletics is uniquely positioned in the nation’s largest media market with over seven million television households, along with access to the Big Ten Network and its nearly 60 million homes across the U.S. and Canada. Established in 1766, Rutgers University is the State University of New Jersey and the eight oldest higher education institution in the country. As a premier academic institution, Rutgers is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities.
Big Ten Release
College basketball and wrestling doubleheaders set for 2020 and 2021.
ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference announced future matchups for Big Ten Super Saturday - College Hoops & Wrestling in 2020 and 2021 to be held at the legendary Madison Square Garden in New York. College wrestling will be part of the doubleheader for the first time with this pair of events.
On Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, Michigan and Rutgers will compete in both men’s basketball and wrestling. Michigan will serve as a home team for both events in 2020. The wresting event will start at 1 p.m. ET, and air on BTN. The basketball game will tip-off at 4:30 p.m. ET, and also air on BTN.
Tickets for the general public will go on sale on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at Noon ET, and can be purchased through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com, by calling (866) 858-0008 or at www.msg.com. To learn about luxury suites and premium hospitality, call 212-465-6771 or email msgsuites@msg.com.
The following year on Jan. 30, 2021, Rutgers will play Michigan State in men’s basketball while the Scarlet Knights will compete against Penn State in wrestling with Rutgers serving as the host in both competitions. Times will be announced at a later date.
The inaugural Big Ten Super Saturday took place in 2016 and has continued every year since with nine different Big Ten schools participating in the event.
Big Ten Super Saturday History
Jan. 30, 2016 Men’s Basketball: Michigan 79, Penn State 72; Hockey: Michigan 6, Penn State 3
Jan. 28, 2017 Men’s Basketball: Wisconsin 61, Rutgers 54 (OT); Hockey: Wisconsin 3, Ohio State 2 (OT)
Jan. 20, 2018 Men’s Basketball: Ohio State 67, Minnesota 49; Hockey: Minnesota 2, Michigan State 1
Jan. 26, 2019 Men’s Basketball: Illinois 78, Maryland 67; Hockey: Penn State 5, Michigan 2
Feb. 1, 2020 Men’s Basketball: Rutgers vs. Michigan; Wrestling: Rutgers vs. Michigan
Jan. 30, 2021 Men’s Basketball: Michigan State vs. Rutgers; Wrestling: Penn State vs. Rutgers
About the Big Ten Conference
The Big Ten Conference is an association of world-class universities whose member institutions share a common mission of research, graduate, professional and undergraduate teaching and public service. Founded in 1896, the Big Ten has sustained a comprehensive set of shared practices and policies that enforce the priority of academics in the lives of students competing in intercollegiate athletics and emphasize the values of integrity, fairness and competitiveness. The broad-based programs of the 14 Big Ten institutions will provide over $200 million in direct financial support to more than 9,800 students for more than 11,000 participation opportunities on 350 teams in 42 different sports. The Big Ten sponsors 28 official conference sports, 14 for men and 14 for women, including the addition of men’s ice hockey and men’s and women’s lacrosse since 2013. For more information, visit www.bigten.org.
About The Madison Square Garden Company
The Madison Square Garden Company (MSG) is a world leader in live sports and entertainment experiences. The company presents or hosts a broad array of premier events in its diverse collection of iconic venues: New York’s Madison Square Garden, Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall and Beacon Theatre; the Forum in Inglewood, CA; and The Chicago Theatre. Other MSG properties include legendary sports franchises: the New York Knicks (NBA) and the New York Rangers (NHL); two development league teams – the Westchester Knicks (NBAGL) and the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL); and esports teams through Counter Logic Gaming, a leading North American esports organization, and Knicks Gaming, MSG’s NBA 2K League franchise. In addition, the Company features the popular original production – the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes – and through Boston Calling Events, produces New England’s preeminent Boston Calling Music Festival. Also under the MSG umbrella is TAO Group, a world-class hospitality group with globally-recognized entertainment dining and nightlife brands: Tao, Marquee, Lavo, Avenue, Beauty & Essex and Vandal. More information is available at www.themadisonsquaregardencompany.com.
About Rutgers Athletics
The Rutgers Department of Intercollegiate Athletics (Rutgers Athletics), comprised of 24 men’s and women’s varsity sports, is a member of the Big Ten Conference and governed by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Rutgers is the Birthplace of College Football, hosting the first-ever collegiate matchup on Nov. 6, 1869, a 6-4 victory over Princeton. Rutgers Athletics is uniquely positioned in the nation’s largest media market with over seven million television households, along with access to the Big Ten Network and its nearly 60 million homes across the U.S. and Canada. Established in 1766, Rutgers University is the State University of New Jersey and the eight oldest higher education institution in the country. As a premier academic institution, Rutgers is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities.
