PISCATAWAY, N.J. (Interstat) — The unbeaten Rutgers men’s basketball team looks to continue its strong start when it hosts Central Connecticut on Friday afternoon at Louis Brown Athletic Center.

The Scarlet Knights (4-0) are coming off an 80-71 home victory over American on Tuesday. Dylan Grant led the way with 22 points, while Tariq Francis added 19 points and four assists. Rutgers has won all four of its games by at least nine points.

Central Connecticut (2-2) arrives after a narrow 84-77 road loss to Massachusetts on Sunday. Darin Smith scored 18 points in the defeat, with Nico Ashley and Jay Rodgers each adding 15. The Blue Devils’ two wins this season came against Boston College and Division III VTSU-Johnson.

Friday’s contest is the first of a challenging two-game road swing for the Blue Devils, who face Seton Hall next week. For Rutgers, it’s the final home game before a significant test in Las Vegas against Tennessee on Monday.

Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST.