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Rutgers women’s basketball unable to complete comeback against Michigan

Rutgers women’s basketball battled back but still lost to Michigan.

On Sunday afternoon, Rutgers women’s basketball nearly pulled of their best comeback of the season. After a slow start against Michigan, the Scarlet Knights cut the Wolverines lead to under 10 points in the fourth quarter but lost 56-50.

Rutgers, who have now lost 10 consecutive games, were unable to stop Laila Phelia. The Ohio native scored 25 points and added six rebounds to her resume. It was the second time in her last five games that Phelia reached the 20-point mark.

While Phelia shined, Michigan’s success was a team effort. The Wolverines scored 15 points off turnovers and recorded 14 fast break points. They also scored 30 points in the paint while holding Rutgers to 18.

Rutgers is now 6-15 on the year and is winless in the Big Ten.

 

Although Sunday was another disappointing loss for Rutgers, there were a few bright spots. That includes Jillian Huerter, who scored 12 points. It was the third time this season the Clifton Park native scored more than 10 points. [autotag]Destiny Adams[/autotag] also contributed with 11 points of her own.

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With 21 games in the books, Rutgers is now 0-8 in Big Ten play. While the season is far from over, they will need to be better in conference play as they look to climb out of the bottom of the Big Ten standings. They will have a shot at redemption on Saturday when they take on Wisconsin.

Rutgers women’s basketball looks to end nine-game skid

Rutgers women’s basketball is looking to end their losing streak.

After allowing almost 100 points in their latest loss, Rutgers women’s basketball will be looking for redemption on Sunday. The Scarlet Knights have lost nine straight games and are still searching for their first conference win of the season. However, their life won’t get any easier against a Michigan team looking to right the ship.

While the Wolverines are off to a 12-6 start, January has been a struggle. They are 2-3 in their last five games and allowed at least 76 points in three of those games. Laila Phelia has set the tone offensively, averaging 15.4 points a game this season.

Although Rutgers will have their hands full, the Wolverines will be tasked with stopping Destiny Adams, who has scored 59 points in her last two games. On a team that has struggled offensively, Adams has been a bright spot.

 

As Rutgers looks to get back in the win column they must limit Michigan in the paint. Against Illinois on Wednesday, Rutgers allowed 40 points in the paint and could not get a big stop when needed. That is a formula Michigan will be looking to take advantage of.

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Additionally, a win for Rutgers on Sunday is critical due to their 0-7 start in Big Ten play. A conference win will at least inch Rutgers closer to climbing out of the bottom of the Big Ten standings.

Rutgers women’s basketball losing streak reaches nine games

Rutgers women’s basketball continues their struggle.

On Wednesday, Rutgers women’s basketball continued to struggle as they dropped their ninth straight game. Rutgers took on Illinois, who dominated offensively in a 96-68 win. From the first whistle, the Scarlet Knights proved to be no match for the Illini.

In their latest win, Illinois used a big first quarter in which they outscored Rutgers 23-5 to build a lead they would never relinquish. They were led by Genesis Bryant, who added 17 points to her resume. She got some help from Kendall Bostic, who chipped in 13 points.

While Rutgers will quickly put this game in the rearview memory, there were a few positives. As she has done all season, Destiny Adams was a scoring machine. The New Jersey native added 26 points to her resume, and Mya Petticord chipped in with 16 of her own.

 

 

In their latest loss, Rutgers could not stop Illinois close to the basket. The Fighting Illinois scored 40 points in the paint while only allowing 26. That allowed them to build a lead early on and put pressure on Rutgers to take advantage of every opportunity.

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The Scarlet Knights will now shift their focus to Michigan. On Sunday, they will take on a Wolverines team that is 3-2 in conference play, the fourth-best record in the Big Ten.

Rutgers women’s basketball heads on the road looking to end eight game skid

Rutgers women’s basketball is set for another road game.

After a few days off, Rutgers women’s basketball will head on the road to take on Illinois this Wednesday. The Scarlet Knights have struggled lately, losing eight straight games. Against the Fighting Illini, the Scarlet Knights have a chance to get back in the win column and record their first conference win of the season.

Entering this game, Rutgers is averaging 68.5 points a game. They have been led by Destiny Adams, who is averaging 14 points per game. She is coming off one of the best games of her career. Against Penn State on Sunday, Adams scored 33 points and added nine rebounds to her resume.

As Illinois focuses on stopping Adams, Rutgers will be tasked with stopping Genesis Bryant. The talented guard is averaging 14.5 points per game. In her last five games, Bryant has only scored less than 12 points once.

 

In this matchup, Rutgers must take advantage of every opportunity. So far this season, the Scarlet Knights are 5-7 when they score less than 63 points. The Fighting Illini are averaging 71.9 points per game and are highly motivated to get a win after a disappointing start to the month.

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So far in January, both these teams have struggled. The Fighting Illini are 1-2 since the start of the new year while Rutgers is 0-4. Regardless of the final score, both teams have plenty to prove.

Rutgers women’s basketball continues its slide at Ohio State

Rutgers women’s basketball lost at Ohio State.

On Thursday night, Rutgers women’s basketball continued to struggle in Big Ten play. They dropped their seventh straight game and had no answer for Ohio State as the Buckeyes rolled to a 90-55 win. In their latest victory, Ohio State got offense from various sources.

While four Ohio State players scored at least 10 points, Madison Greene set the tone offensively. The Pickingerton native led the Buckeyes in scoring with 16 points while adding four rebounds to her resume. It marked the first time this season that she scored more than six points.

 

On a night when Rutgers was outplayed, Destiny Adams was a bright spot. The New Jersey native scored 18 points and hauled in seven rebounds. She was the only Rutgers player that scored more than 10 points.

In this matchup, Rutgers put themselves in an early hole with a dreadful start. At the end of the first half, the Buckeyes had a 55-21 lead. During the second half, their dominance continued with a 17-2 run in the third quarter.

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Additionally, Ohio State was deadly from the three-point range. The Buckeyes made 11 three-pointers and Rutgers made two. While Thursday night did not go as planned, Rutgers will have to move on quickly. They have one day off before facing Penn State on Saturday.

Rutgers women’s basketball looking to end six game skid in matchup with Ohio State

Rutgers women’s basketball plays No. 17 Ohio State on Thursday night.

On Thursday night, Rutgers women’s basketball will be looking to turn their season around against the No. 17 Ohio State. Rutgers has lost six straight after starting the season 6-5. They are also 0-4 in conference play.

As the Scarlet Knights look to end their Big Ten struggles, they will need a big game from their stars. That includes Kaylene Smikle and Destiny Adams. Smikle is averaging a team-high 16.1 points a game a season, while Adams has been a rebounds machine, averaging 7.4 rebounds a game.

Their biggest challenge will be stopping Jacy Sheldon, who has set the offensive tone for Ohio State. In the Buckeyes most recent win over Northwestern on Friday, the Ohio native scored 18 points. Sheldon has reached the 30-point mark twice in her last five games.

 

Additionally, the Buckeyes have fared well in conference play this season. They have posted a 2-1 mark, the third-best record in the Big Ten. It would be one of their best wins of the season if Rutgers pulls off an upset.

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This matchup also presents an opportunity for Rutgers to improve on the road. They are 0-4 away from Jersey Mike’s Arena. To turn their season around, improving on the road and against Big Ten teams will be essential for Rutgers.

Rutgers women’s basketball nearly completes fourth quarter comeback, loses by one to Purdue

Rutgers women’s basketball nearly pulled off the upset at Purdue on Tuesday night.

On Tuesday night, the Rutgers women’s basketball nearly started 2024 with a huge win, instead falling short in a 77-76 road loss to Purdue.

The Scarlet Knights lost to Purdue but battled back in the end, outscoring the Boilermakers 21-14 in the fourth quarter to significantly close the gap. While Rutgers dropped their fifth straight game, there were still a few positives from Tuesday night.

Destiny Adams continued to be a scoring machine with a team-high 23 points. It was the first time in over a month that added reached the 20-point mark. She also got some help from Jillian Huerter and Lisa Thompson, who both scored 16 points.

While the talented trio made things interesting, Purdue did just enough to win. They were led offensively by Madison Hayden, who scored a season-high 19 points. She got some help from Abbey Ellis, who added 13 points to her resume.

 

In this matchup, Purdue was able to take advantage of Rutgers mistakes. The Boilermakers forced 15 turnovers and scored seven fast break points. That allowed them to build a lead early on and never look back. They never trailed in the second half.

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Although the season is far from over, this loss pushes Rutegrs further down in the Big Ten standings. They are now 0-2 in conference play. Rutgers will look to get back on track on Friday when they take on the fourth-best team in the country in Iowa.

 

Rutgers women’s basketball: Purdue on tap for the first game of 2024

Purdue is next on tap for Rutgers women’s basketball.

After a few days off, Rutgers will take on Purdue in their first game of 2024. The Scarlet Knights are looking to end their four-game losing streak and record their first Big Ten win of the season. For a team with high expectations, the Boilermakers will be a good test.

As Rutgers attempts to get back in the win column, they will need Kaylene Smikle and Destiny Adams at their best. The talented duo scored a combined 11 points against Northwestern on Saturday. As they struggled to get on the board, Rutgers had no answer for the Wildcats.

They will be tasked with stopping Abbey Ellis, who has been a scoring machine for Purdue. The Melbourne native is averaging a team-high 14.7 points and 2.1 assists per game. In Purdue’s latest win against Wisconsin, Ellis added 12 points to her resume.

While Rutgers heads into this game as the underdogs, they will be motivated to stun the college basketball world. Purdue is tied for second in the Big Ten with a 1-1 record in conference play.

Tuesday marks the start of a tough stretch for the Scarlet Knights. Their January schedule will feature all Big Ten teams.

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 face tough battle in Virgina Tech

Rutgers women’s basketball plays Virginia Tech on Sunday.

On Sunday afternoon, Rutgers will face their toughest test of the season so far in Virginia Tech. The Hokies are ranked as the No. 16 team in the country and have won two straight. As the Scarlet Knights look to end their two-game losing streak, they have a chance to stun the college basketball world.

Rutgers will need big games from Kaylene Smikle and Destiny Adams to pull off an upset. Smikle has been a scoring machine this year, averaging 16.8 points. Adams has been a menace on the boards, averaging 7.7 rebounds a game.

 

The talented duo will be tasked with shutting down Elizabeth Kitley. The North Carolina native is averaging a team-high 21.7 points and 11.4 rebounds a game for the Hokies. She will have to be at her best in front of a packed crowd at Jersey Mike’s Arena.

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While Sunday’s matchup will be full of fireworks, Rutgers will have the home-court advantage. So far this season, they are 6-3 at home and 0-4 on the road. They have been at their best in front of the Rutgers faithful.

Additionally, Rutgers must be better in the fourth quarter. In their last two games, the Scarlet Knights have struggled to get big stops in the second half. That will be key in giving them a chance against a talented Virginia Tech team.