The Nittany Lions fell in overtime before dominating game two.
Rucci comes from Wisconsin with two years of eligibility remaining.
Smoke 'N' Subs Express is located in the former location of Subway on South Pugh Street.
"To me, college basketball was about The Palestra on a Saturday afternoon, and it could be 10ยบ outside, but it was always hot."
Four Nittany Lions scored bonus point victories on their way to a comfortable victory.
Mayer spent one year at Wisconsin and has no recorded appearances or statistics.