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Rutgers women’s basketball loses second straight game to Maryland

Rutgers women’s basketball struggles in loss at Maryland.

For the second time this season, Rutgers women’s basketball struggled against the Maryland Terrapins on Wednesday night. Maryland emerged with an 81-62 win in a Big Ten battle. The Scarlet Knights struggled to play a complete game in their latest conference loss.

While Rutgers played better in the second half, they were outscored 22-4 in the second quarter. That allowed Maryland to build a lead that they would not relinquish.

In this matchup, Maryland was led by Shyanne Sellers, who had another big game. The Aurora, Ohio, native scored a team-high 21 points. She also got help from Allie Kubek, who added 16 points and four rebounds to her resume.

 

Although Wednesday ended in disappointing fashion for Rutgers, there were a few bright spots. That includes Destiny Adams, who scored 15 points. She has provided a spark offensively in her first year at Rutgers, averaging 15.3 points per game. Kassondra Brown and Lisa Thompson also made an impact, scoring 11 points.

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As Maryland recorded their 16th win of the season, they dominated close to the basket. The Terrapins scored 38 points in the paint and only allowed 26. They also performed well from three-point range, making 33.3 percent of their shots.

With their 29th game of the season in the books, Rutgers will shift its focus to Michigan State. They are set to take on the Spartans on February 24.

Rutgers women’s basketball unable to overcome slow start against Wisconsin

Rutgers women’s basketball drops a game against Wisconsin this weekend.

On Saturday afternoon, Rutgers women’s basketball was unable to overcome a slow start in their latest Big Ten loss. The Scarlet Knights took on the Wisconsin Badgers, who improved to 12-12 with a 61-43 win.

From the first quarter, Wisconsin had control of this game. They outscored Rutgers 30-18 in the first half. As the Badgers jumped out to an early lead, Serah Williams set the tone offensively. The Brooklyn native scored 17 points and hauled in 18 rebounds.

While Saturday didn’t go as planned for Rutgers, there were a few bright spots, including Destiny Adams and Mya Petticord. Adams continued to be a points machine, scoring a team-high 18 points. Petticord also made an impact with eight points and four rebounds.

 

Wisconsin built an early lead in this matchup as Rutgers struggled to take care of the ball. They scored 20 points off turnovers, while Rutgers only scored nine. The Badgers also dominated close to the basket with 32 points in the paint.

Although this season has been full of ups and downs for Wisconsin, they showed some resilience in this win. After a disappointing loss to Indiana on February 14, they took control of this game early and never backed down.

Rutgers will now shift their focus to Maryland. They are set to take on the Terrapins on February 21 at the Xfinity Center.

Rutgers women’s basketball stuns Minnesota

Rutgers women’s basketball got a big win on Tuesday night.

Although the 2023-2024 campaign has not gone as planned for Rutgers women’s basketball, they had reason to celebrate on Tuesday night. The Scarlet Knights added another Big Ten victory to their resume with an 81-73 win over Minnesota.

After only scoring eight points in the first quarter, Rutgers took over in the final three frames. They were led by Mya Petticord, who scored a season-high 25 points. She was also deadly from beyond the arc, making four three-pointers. However, she was not the only one who had a big game.

Rutgers star Destiny Adams continued to be a points machine. The Lakehurst, New Jersey native scored 21 points. She has reached the 20-point mark twice in four games this month.

 

As Rutgers improved to 2-12 in Big Ten play, they capitalized on Minnesota’s mistakes. The Golden Gophers turned the ball over 17 times and committed 25 fouls. Due to their mistakes, Minnesota was unable to mount a comeback.

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In this matchup, Rutgers also showed a lot of resilience. Despite a rough first quarter, they found a way to win and get back on track before it was too late. That was partly due to their success from three-point range.

After one of their best wins of the season, Rutgers will shift their focus to Wisconsin. They will face the Badgers on February 17 at Jersey Mike’s Arena.

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.

Recap: Rutgers women’s basketball struggles mightily in loss at Michigan

Rutgers women’s basketball lost at Michigan this weekend.

On Saturday afternoon, Rutgers women’s basketball continued to struggle against Big Ten teams. The Scarlet Knights took on the Michigan Wolverines and could not get much going offensively in an 86-58 loss.

With the loss, Rutgers is now 7-19 (1-12 Big Ten).

Michigan had control of the game from the first whistle in this matchup. They outscored Rutgers 45-16 in the first half. While Rutgers played much better in the second half, they could not climb out of the early hole they dug themselves into.

Cameron Williams led the way offensively for Michigan with a team-high 23 points. She got help from Jordan Hobbs, who added 16 points and three rebounds to her resume.

 

While there were only a few positives for Rutgers to take from this game, Destiny Adams continued to be a scoring machine. The talented guard scored a team-high 15 points. She also shot an impressive 83.3 percent from the field and made her only three-point attempt.

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As Rutgers dropped their 12th conference game, they struggled to stop Michigan close to the basket. The Wolverines scored 36 points in the paint and forced 15 turnovers. That helped Michigan build a lead they would not relinquish.

Following a disappointing loss, Rutgers will shift their focus to Minnesota. They face the Golden Gophers on February 13 at Jersey Mike’s Arena.

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

Rutgers women’s basketball is hoping to get back on track this weekend against Michigan.

After their first loss of the month against Maryland, Rutgers women’s basketball will have a shot at redemption against Michigan on Saturday. This matchup represents a great chance for Rutgers to end their road woes.

Rutgers are 7-18 (1-11 Big Ten) on the season. Michigan enters this game at 15-9 (6-6 Big Ten).

As Rutgers looks to record their second conference win of the season, they will have their hands full with Laila Phelia and Cameron Williams. Through 24 games, Phelia has set the tone offensively, averaging 16.1 points. Williams has been a force on the boards, averaging a team-leading five rebounds a game.

For Michigan, stopping Destiny Adams will be critical. She has been one of Rutgers’ best players offensively, averaging 15 points per game. Against Maryland on February 6, she reached the 20-point mark for the second time in her last three games.

 

Although Rutgers will not be favored in this game, they are taking on a Michigan team that has struggled lately. The Wolverines are 2-3 in their last five games. In that span, they are 0-3 when they score less than 70 points.

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For Rutgers to pull off an upset, they must play a complete game. Against Maryland, they struggled to mount a comeback after getting off to a slow start. They will also need to take better care of the ball and stay out of foul trouble.

Rutgers women’s basketball falls to Maryland

Rutgers women’s basketball played well despite losing to Maryland.

After starting February with a win, Rutgers women’s basketball could not continue their success on Tuesday night. The Scarlet Knights welcomed Maryland to Jersey Mike’s Arena and struggled offensively in a 67-59 loss.

Maryland took control of this game early on as they outscored Rutgers by 13 points through three quarters. They were led by Shyanne Sellers, who scored a team-high 16 points. She got help from Bri McDaniel, who scored 14 points, and Jake-Brown Turner, who chipped in 11.

Although Rutgers continued to struggle against Big Ten teams, Destiny Adams had another big game. The New Jersey native scored 22 points and hauled in eight rebounds. The only other Scarlet Knight to score double digits was Lisa Thompson.

 

After falling behind early, Rutgers struggled to take care of the ball. Maryland forced 22 turnovers, which led to 21 points. That allowed the Terrapins to build a lead they would never relinquish.

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Additionally, Maryland was dealing from the free throw lining, shooting 67.9 percent. Rutgers only shot 55.6 and were unable to take advantage of their opportunities.

As Rutgers looks to put this game in the rearview mirror, their focus will shift to Michigan. They are set to take on the Wolverines this Saturday in Ann Harbor. While Michigan will be favored in that matchup, Rutgers will be looking to play the role of spoiler.

Rutgers women’s basketball looks to extend winning streak to two games

Rutgers women’s basketball is looking to build some momentum.

After ending their season-high 12-game losing streak, Rutgers women’s basketball is back in action on Tuesday night. They will welcome Maryland to Jersey Mike’s Arena as they try to improve to 2-0 in February.

Rutgers is now 7-17 (1-10 Big Ten) this season.

Although this season has not gone as planned, Rutgers is in a good position to add to their win total. Maryland is 1-6 on the road this season and has struggled in conference play. However, there have been a few bright spots, such as Shyanne Sellers.

Through 21 games, the Aurora native is averaging a career-high 15.3 points a game. She has also made an impact on the boards with 5.7 rebounds a game. In order for Rutgers to add another win to their resume, they must limit Sellers impact.

 

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For Maryland, their focus will be on keeping Destiny Adams in check. Adams has scored at least 10 points in her last five games, including 28 against Michigan State last Tuesday. When she is at her best, Rutgers offense is much more challenging to face.

While the Scarlet Knights have already started shifting their focus to next season, this is a winnable game. The Terrapins are 1-4 in their last five games and have yet to prove they can win on the road. Look for Rutgers to take advantage.

Rutgers women’s basketball records first win since December

Rutgers women’s basketball is celebrating a weekend win at Nebraska.

On Saturday, Rutgers women’s basketball had a reason to celebrate for the first time in over a month. The Scarlet Knights ended their 12-game losing streak with a 71-70 over Nebraska in front of 5,831 fans at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

In a game full of fireworks, Kassondra Brown set the tone offensively for Rutgers with 21 points. She got help from Destiny Adams, who put 11 points on the board. The talented duo were the only two Rutgers players who scored more than 10 points.

Rutgers is now 7-17 on the season.

As Rutgers stunned the Cornhuskers, they were hard to stop from beyond the arc. They shot 46.7 percent from beyond three-point range. Nebraska only shot 26.9 percent and missed 19 of their 26 attempts.

 

Although Nebraska was hoping to start February with a win, there were a few positives for them to take from this game. Alexis Markowski continued to be a scoring machine by adding 13 points to her resume. The Lincoln native has scored at least 10 points in every game this season.

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For Rutgers, Saturday’s win is significant for a variety of reasons. It marked their first conference and road win of the season. They also showed they could deal with adversity and matched Nebraska basket for basket.

After a brief two-day vacation, Rutgers will be back in action on Tuesday against Maryland.

Rutgers women’s basketball looking to get back on track against Nebraska

Rutgers women’s basketball faces another top-notch Big Ten opponent.

As Rutgers women’s basketball begins their February schedule with a matchup against Nebraska, they will be looking to end their 12-game losing streak. Their last win came on December 5 against La Salle.

However, they have a formidable opponent in Nebraska in their way. The Cornhuskers are off to a 14-7 start and have won six conference games. They have been led by Alexis Markowski, who is averaging 16.6 points per game. She has gotten some help from Jaz Shelley who is averaging 12.3 points per game.

While Nebraska is the favorite entering this game, they will be tasked with stopping Destiny Adams. The Rutgers star has been a scoring machine of late. In her last five games, the New Jersey native has scored at least 20 points three times.

 

For Rutgers to end their losing streak, they must be more consistent. During January, they were plagued by slow starts and could not get critical stops. If they can put together four good quarters, then they may have a chance at an upset.

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Additionally, Saturday will be an excellent opportunity for Rutgers to end their conference struggles. They are 0-10 in Big Ten play this season and are the only Big Ten team without a conference win.

Rutgers will be eager to prove themselves in front of a packed crowd at Pinnacle Bank Arena.