Category: Rutgers athletics

Rutgers women’s swimming and diving adds former USA Swimming Scholastic All-American to 2028 class

Rutgers swimming and diving adds an eliete prospect.

Rutgers women’s swimming and diving had reason to celebrate on Thursday as they continued to add to their 2028 class. Former USA Swimming Scholastic All-American Ava Jurkiewicz officially announced that she will join Rutgers next fall. She is a breaststroke specialist who already has an impressive resume.

The Michigan athlete is a team captain at Northville High School and owns a Winter Juniors qualifying time in the 100m breast. In December, she recorded her highest finish in the 200 breast, ranking at 61, while her 100 breast landed her 68th at the Winter Juniors. However, her success does not stop there.

At the Michigan High School State Championships in the winter, Jurkiewicz showed why she is one of the best in her class. She advanced to finals in the 100 breast and 200 IM, claiming 6th and 8th place.

 

In the summer, she continued to impress at the Michigan Ultra Championship. Jurkiewicz finished second in the 100m breast and fourth in the 200m breast. With her in the mix, expectations for Rutgers have gotten higher.

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While her collegiate debut is still months away, Jurkiewicz’s decision is exciting news for the Scarlet Knights.

Rutgers women’s track and field makes history

Rutgers women’s track and field is nationally ranked.

With the first week of the women’s track and field season in the books, Rutgers is unfamiliar territory. In the latest U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association rankings, the Scarlet Knights were ranked No.22.

It marked the first time in program history that they were ranked in the top 25 in the indoor pool in program history.

Their success has partly been due to the talented trio of Chloe Timberg, Alicia Campbell and Alex Carlson. Over the weekend, Timberg set a school record in the pole vault for the third time this season. At the Collegiate Showdown in Boston, she recorded the No. 1 height in the country.

 

However, she was not the only one who made history. Campbell wrote herself into the record books by breaking a 25-year-old school record in the weight throw, recording a distance of 18.97m.

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While Carlson did not set records like her teammates, she played a critical role. The New Jersey native put together a few nationally-ranked performances. She owns the fifth-fastest time in the 800-meter and ranks 12th in the 3,000-meter.

The Scarlet Knights will be back in action on January 26 for the Bob Pollock Invitational hosted by Boston University.

Rutgers gymnastics records season-high team score at Maryland dual

Rutgers gymnastics had a shining performance over the weekend.

On a snowy Friday night in Maryland, Rutgers gymnastics reached new heights as a program. The Scarlet Knights claimed the Big Ten dual meet behind a season-high 195.550 team score. In their best performance of the season, Rutgers got contributions from various sources.

As the Scarlet Knights put together a dominating performance, they recorded eight individual career-high or tying scores. That includes Valentina Lorente-Garcia, who produced a 0.825 vault, the best of her career. Gabriella Dildy set career highs on the second straight week on vaults.

 

Additionally, freshman Olivia DiNovi continued her impressive start with a career-high 9.800 on bars. Since the start of her college career, the rookie has posted a 9.700, 9.725, and 9.800 in succession in her first three meets. She was not the only newcomer who produced, as Elliot Goldsmith posted a 9.650 in her college debut on the bars.

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Following an impressive win, Rutgers will now get a few days to recharge. They will return to action on January 26th, when they welcome Penn State to Mike Jersey’s Arena. That dual will be aired live on the Big Ten Network.

 

Rutgers winter athletics are off to a good start in December

With the halfway point of December quickly approaching, Rutgers winter athletics has been a winning machine of late.

With the halfway point of December quickly approaching, Rutgers winter athletics has been a winning machine of late. Men’s basketball won their first matchup of the season against Seton Hall on Saturday. Wrestling has also lived up to the preseason hype with a 5-1 start.

However, they are not the only sports that have stood out. Women’s basketball is off to a solid start, and they showed some encouraging signs in their loss to Indiana over the weekend. The matchup marked Rutgers most challenging task yet, as the Hoosiers are ranked as the 16th-best team in the country.

 

For many Rutgers fans, December has been marked on the calendar for a few weeks. On the 28th, Rutgers football is set to take on Miami in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl. It is the first time in over eight years that the Scarlet Knights are participating in a bowl game.

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Rutgers tennis signs Ontario star

Rutgers tennis got an experienced and accomplished standout this week.

Rutgers tennis had a reason to celebrate on Tuesday when head coach Hillary Ritchie announced the signing of Jelena Vico. The Ontario native is set to join the Scarlet Knights next fall. However, she brings an impressive resume to Piscataway.

The future Scarlet Knight competed in events worldwide during the ITF World Tennis Tour this year. Those tournaments included stops in Guatemala, Canada, and Europe. In 2022, she earned her first-ever ITF title at a J5 in Santa Tecla, El Salvador.

Due to her past success, many at Rutgers, including Ritchie, are excited for Vico to arrive on campus.

Jelena is going to be a terrific addition to our team,” Ritchie told Rutgers Athletics. “She has a ton of natural power in her game. Her international competition experience is going to be an asset in Big Ten play.”

 

While Vico has thrived on the tennis courts, she has also excelled in the classroom. At Richview Collegiate Institute in Etobicoke, she has been an honor student every year. When she wasn’t on the tennis court, Vico was a member of the school’s Book Club, Leadership Club, and volleyball team.

Although her collegiate debut is still months away, Vico looks forward to how Rutgers will impact her future.

” It’s not just about hitting the tennis courts, but also being a part of a supportive team and getting a top-notch education in something that I love. Rutgers is the right place for me to grow both athletically and academically,” Vico said in a statement about her signing with the program.

Rutgers athletics struggle as November winds down

With winter sports in full swing, Rutgers fans have shifted their focus to basketball and wrestling

With winter sports in full swing, Rutgers fans have shifted their focus to basketball and wrestling. However, after a promising start, the trio has struggled lately. Men’s basketball, women’s basketball, and wrestling have posted a combined 9-7 record.

Of the three, men’s basketball is off to the best start. After losing their season opener, Rutgers has won four straight and has been led by familiar faces in Aundre Hyatt and Clifford Omoruyi. On Monday night, they took on Saint Peter’s with a chance to extend their winning streak to five games.

However, women’s basketball has not had the same luck. They lost their last game to Boise State and fell two games under five hundred. On Wednesday night, they will have the opportunity to get back on track when they take on Delaware State.

Rutgers will be looking to return to its winning ways in December as conference games become more important.

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Rutgers winter sports off to impressive starts

With the fall sports season over, Rutgers fans have shifted their focus to winter athletics

With the fall sports season over, Rutgers fans have shifted their focus to winter athletics. Over the last few weeks, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, and wrestling have started their regular seasons in impressive fashion. The trio has gotten off to a 6-3 start.

While each team has had success, men’s and women’s basketball have dominated in two of their three games. Men’s basketball has been led by Clifford Omoruyi, who already has 27 rebounds. Women’s basketball has gotten a boost offensively from Kaylene Smikle, who is averaging 14.7 points a game.

 

Additionally, Rutgers football has been a bright spot. With two weeks left in the regular season, Rutgers is expected to earn a bowl bid, their first since 2014. They have already matched their highest win total in ten years.

Even though the college football season is winding down, the last few weeks have shown that the winter season should bring plenty of excitement to Piscataway.

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Rutgers fall sports enter their final stretch

With the fall season coming to a close, most of Rutgers fall sports are turning their attention to the 2024 campaign.

With the fall season coming to a close, most of Rutgers fall sports are turning their attention to the 2024 campaign. Over the weekend, men’s soccer, women’s soccer and field hockey were eliminated in the Big Ten tournament. Rutgers field hockey was the only team that made it past the quarterfinals.

However, there is still plenty to root for, as football and volleyball still have a few weeks left in their regular seasons. On Saturday, Rutgers football faced a challenging task as they welcomed one of the top teams in the country to Piscataway in Ohio State.

Unfortunately, the Scarlet Knights were unable to hold off the Buckeyes. Ohio State scored 28 points in the second half to top Rutgers and improve to 9-0. For Rutgers volleyball, there are still five games left in the regular season before the start of the playoffs.

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Rutgers fall athletics prepares for Big Ten Tournament play

With the fall athletics season winding down, Rutgers athletics is preparing for the start of postseason play.

With the fall athletics season winding down, various Rutgers athletics are preparing for the start of postseason play. That list includes men’s soccer, women’s soccer, and field hockey. Rutgers football and volleyball still have a few weeks to prepare for the Big Ten tournament.

Over the last few months, Rutgers fans have had plenty to celebrate. Rutgers field hockey nearly shocked the world and finished 17-0 before dropping their final two games of the season. However, for a program that struggled last year, the future is bright.

Additionally, Rutgers football has been a pleasant surprise this year. With four games left, they have already won six games and positioned themselves to earn a bid for a bowl game.

Now, the fun begins with a Big Ten title on the line for the majority of Rutgers athletics.

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It was a big week for Rutgers athletics!

During the fall season, Rutgers athletics has provided plenty of excitement for Scarlet Knights fans.

During the fall season, Rutgers athletics has provided plenty of excitement for Scarlet Knights fans. Rutgers football is off to a 4-2 start, predicted to earn a bowl game bid and Rutgers field hockey has been unbeatable. While both teams have had a lot of early-season success, other sports have given fans plenty to celebrate.

After struggling to win last year, Rutgers volleyball has shown improvement. They have already recorded nine wins and will reach double-digit wins before the season ends. While they have struggled of late, the past few weeks have provided plenty of optimism for the program’s future.

Unlike last year, Men’s soccer has struggled, but plenty of time remains in the season. Ciaran Dalton has been one bright spot in net and has given Rutgers fans something to look forward to on a nightly basis.

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