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Rutgers women’s basketball looks to get back on track against Minnesota

Rutgers women’s basketball is looking to get back on track this week.

After a promising start to February, Rutgers women’s basketball will be looking to get back in the win column on Tuesday against Minnesota. The Scarlet Knights have lost two straight and have not scored more than 59 points in that span.

As Rutgers tries to get back on track, they will have their hands full with a talented Golden Gophers team. So far this season, Mara Braun has led the way offensively for Minnesota, averaging 16.3 points per game. Mallory Meyer has also made her presence felt, averaging 8.2 rebounds per game.

For Rutgers to pull off an upset, they will need big games from their talented duo of Destiny Adams and Chyna Cornwell. So far this month, Adams has scored at least 10 points in every game, including 16 against Michigan on Saturday. Cornwell has set the tone on the boards, averaging 7.6 rebounds per game.

 

In their latest loss, Rutgers dug themselves into an early hole. They only scored 16 points in the first half against Michigan and were dominated in the paint. That made it hard for the Scarlet Knights to mount a comeback. A similar start against Minnesota would be fatal.

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While Rutgers will be the underdogs in this matchup, they will have the home-court advantage. That could be an advantage against a Minnesota team that has struggled In conference play.

Caitlin Clark once again showed why she is an elite player in performance at Rutgers

Rutgers women’s basketball lost to Iowa and Caitlin Clark on Friday night.

In the Iowa Hawkeyes’ 103-69 win over Rutgers on Friday night, Caitlin Clark continued to show why she is one of the best players in women’s college basketball.

The Des Moines native scored 29 points and added 10 rebounds to her resume. Due to her play, the Hawkeyes were able to build a big lead that Rutgers could not overcome. In the first half, the Hawkeyes outscored Rutgers 55-30. Clark also got some help from Kate Martin, who scored 17 points.

While Rutgers could not stop Iowa’s offense, there were still a few bright spots. For the third straight game, Mya Petticord scored at least 12 points. Chyna Cornwell also made an impact with 12 points of her own. On a night when Rutgers was without their leading scorer, Kaylene Smikle, others stepped up.

 

Although the Hawkeyes were favored coming into this game, they took advantage of Rutgers mistakes. Iowa scored 18 points off turnovers and recorded 58 points in the paint. Their ability to dominate the boards made it hard for Rutgers to mount a comeback.

After Friday’s loss, the Scarlet Knights are 0-4 in conference play this season, the worst record in the Big Ten. They will look to get back on track against Ohio State next Wednesday.

Rutgers women’s basketball: Caitlin Clark leads Iowa into Piscataway

Rutgers women’s basketball set to host Iowa on Friday.

On Friday night, Rutgers women’s basketball will face their toughest test of the season in No. 4 Iowa. The Hawkeyes, ranked as the fourth-best team in the country, are led by one of the best players in the nation, Caitlin Clark.

Rutgers’ home venue, Jersey Mike’s Arena, is sold-out for the game.

Entering this matchup, the Hawkeyes are heavily favored due to their 14-1 start. They have won 11 straight games and have not lost since November 16. During their winning streak, Caitlin Clark has been a human highlight reel.

While Rutgers enters this game on a five-game losing streak, their last two games have provided some optimism. After getting off to slow starts, the Scarlet Knights have battled back to make games close. However, against Iowa, a slow start will be fatal.

 

Against the Hawkeyes, Rutgers will need Kaylene Smikle and Chyna Cornwell at their best. Smikle has set the tone offensively, averaging 16.1 points a game. Cornwell has been a rebound machine, averaging a team-high 8.5 rebounds a game. If they struggled it will be a long night for Rutgers.

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Although the talented duo will be watched closely, all eyes will be on Caitlin Clark. The Des Moines native is averaging 31.5 points per game. She is also coming off a 40-point performance against Michigan State.

With the Scarlet Knights still searching for their first conference win, they will have their hands full on Friday.

Rutgers women’s basketball: Top five players in 2023

So far this season, Rutgers has gotten contributions from everyone on the roster, but five players in particular have stood out.

With Rutgers 2023 schedule in the books, there are many positives for the Scarlet Knights to look back on. Through 15 games, Rutgers has posted a 6-9 record and been competitive regardless of the opponent. That has created optimism heading into a January full of Big Ten play.

So far this season, Rutgers has gotten contributions from everyone on the roster, but five players in particular have stood out. That list includes Destiny Adams, Kaylene Smikle, Chyna Cornwell, Mya Petticord and Kassondra Brown. That group has made the Scarlet Knights a tough matchup on a daily basis.

 

Additionally, Adams and Smikle have led the way offensively over the last few months. The talented duo are averaging over ten points a game and making a difference on the boards. Cornwell, Petticord and Brown have been reliable depth options and made the most of their playing time.

Scroll down for a breakdown of their 2023 campaigns!

Rutgers women’s basketball starts December with win over Lafayette

Rutgers women’s basketball has now won two straight games.

As the calendar flipped to December, Rutgers women’s basketball picked up where they left off in November. The Scarlet Knights took on Lafayette in front of 1,497 fans at Jersey Mike’s Arena on Friday night and won in dominating fashion.

Chyna Cornwell led the way offensively for Rutgers with a team-high 16 points. She got some help in the form of Kaylene Smikle, who scored 13, and Destiny Adams, who added 14 points to her resume. While the Rutgers trio was hard to stop, they also took advantage of Lafayette’s mistakes.

The Leopards turned the ball over 19 times and committed 16 fouls. For the second straight game, Rutgers’s defense proved problematic and forced at least 15 turnovers. That has made it hard for opponents to gain any momentum.

 

Rutgers built an early lead in this one, outscoring Lafayette 33-17 in the first half. The Leopards struggled to get points on the board, which allowed Rutgers to build a lead they would relinquish.

After securing their second straight win, Rutgers focus will shift to their matchup against La Salle in two weeks. La Salle has had an up-and-down season so far and will be a good challenge for the Scarlet Knights.

While Rutgers will get a two-week break to rest up, they have played much better basketball lately after losing three straight games.

Rutgers ends three game losing streak, beats Delaware State 82-48

Rutgers women’s basketball got a much needed win on Wednesday.

On Wednesday, Rutgers women’s basketballended their three-game losing streak in a dominating win over Delaware State. After starting the season 3-3, Rutgers had dropped games to Fairfield, Texas Tech, and Boise State.

Against the Hornets, Rutgers offense was unstoppable, reaching the 80-point mark for the fourth time this season. Kaylene Smikle led the way with a team-high 33 points. However, she was not the only one who had success, as Chyna Cornwell and Destiny Adams also scored double digits.

 

Additionally, Rutgers was able to take advantage of the Hornets’ sloppy play. In this game, Delaware State turned the ball over 20 times and committed 14 fouls. Those mistakes allowed the Scarlet Knights to build a lead they would not relinquish.

After the Hornets ended the first quarter up 20-16, Rutgers offense came alive. They outscored the Hornets 48-18 in the second and third quarter. Rutgers defense gave the Hornets trouble all night as the first quarter was the only frame in which Delaware State scored more than 11 points.

Rutgers will now shift its focus to December after ending December with a win. Their next game is set for Friday first against Lafayette. If the offense can build of its success against Delaware State, another win could be on the horizon.

Rutgers women’s basketball looks to continue undefeated start against Auburn

Rutgers women’s basketball plays Auburn on Sunday afternoon.

With two games in the books, Rutgers is 2-0 to start the 2023-2024 campaign. On Sunday, they will put their undefeated record on the line as they welcome Auburn to Jersey Mike’s Arena. This matchup represents a perfect game for the Scarlet Knights to prove themselves early on.

In Auburn, Rutgers will take on a team that has also won its first two games. So far this season, the Tigers have beaten Jacksonville State and Louisiana. In their victories, Auburn has outscored its opponents 138- 103. To improve to 3-0, Auburn must limit Destiny Adams and Chyna Cornwell.

As Rutgers has gotten off to an impressive start, Adams has led the way offensively, averaging 15 points a game. Cornwell has also made an impact, averaging 12.5 points and nine rebounds a game. The talented duo has set the tone offensively and on the boards.

 

 

For Auburn to win on the road, they will need a big game from their leading scorer, Honesty Scott-Grayson. The New Jersey native is averaging 14.5 points and seven rebounds a game. The Tigers offense is hard to stop when she gets into a rhythm.

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Additionally, Sunday will be a special day in Piscataway. During the game, Rutgers will celebrate the life of former assistant coach Nikki McCray-Penson. The team will honor McCray-Penson and her impact on the game of basketball and those around her.

Rutgers women’s basketball forward Chyna Cornwell makes Big Ten’s top rebounders list

Meghan McKeown ranks Chyna Cornwell as one of the top returning rebounds in the Big Ten.

There is some buzz around Chyna Cornwell this offseason and the next step she can take as part of the Rutgers women’s basketball team. The buzz is certainly real for the Rutgers senior forward around the Big Ten.

Cornwell took a big step last season under head coach Coquese Washington, averaging 9.5 points per game as a junior (her previous season saw Cornwell average 2.2 points per game). Playing an expanded role, Cornwell also averaged an impressive 8.6 rebounds per game.

She is a core piece of what should be a solid starting five for Washington, who is set for her second season with the program.

Big Ten basketball analyst Meghan McKeown, a former Northwestern guard, believes that Cornwell is one of the top returning rebounders in the Big Ten.

“She’s one of the hardest players on the floor to box out,” McKeown said.

 

McKeown thinks that Rutgers has had a good offseason, adding several key pieces in the transfer portal. McKeown is bullish on the direction of Rutgers under Washington and the rebuilding of the program.

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